Name: Romero Canyon Trail
Rating: 4.0

“A fairly exposed trail with beautiful mountain views as you ascend the pass.”

— Niall Murphy

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Features: Birding — Fall Colors — River/Creek — Views — Wildflowers — Wildlife

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Your climb begins with your very first step onto the trailhead. You leave behind the wide sandy path and begin on your singletrack journey through a few saddles and down to Romero Pools. After you continue past the pools, you'll gain even more elevation as you weave your way into the canyon and up to Romero Pass. This is a wonderful trail with a lot of elevation gain, and the views make it well worth the challenge.

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Land Manager: USFS - Coronado National Forest Office

Aug 9, 2017: FRYE FIRE BAER UPDATE

Aug 7, 2017: Wet Canyon culvert damaged by flooding and debris flows

Aug 1, 2017: FRYE FIRE BAER UPDATE

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Apr 2, 2017

KrisAnn Traicoff

Feb 14, 2017

Jerry Rudnick

I've rated this trail one diamond really for people 70+ like myself. Younger hikers might consider it intermediate.

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4.0 from 3 votes

#2

in Catalina State Park

#3220

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4.0 from 3 votes

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#2

in Catalina State Park

#116

in Arizona

#3,220

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474 Since Dec 18, 2015

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Looking to the mountains on Canyon Loop Trail.

Looking north from one of the saddles on the way to the Romero Pools. Incredible views and desert vegetation can be found along this whole trail.

Looking west through one a short climb. Ocotillo, misshapen rocks, and singletrack trails describe this entire section of trail.

On Romero Canyon trail looking west at Oro Valley, Rancho Vistoso, and Tortolita Mountains.

The pools make a great place to cool off before heading back down. However, be careful of heavy runoff during rain storms.

Exploring Romero Canyon.

Check out this waterfall on the way up to Romero Pools.

Romero Canyon Trail

Saguaro abound on the Romero Canyon Trail.

Primary wash crossing with winter snow melt. Photo Credit: @thorvaea

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6.5 Miles 10.4 Kilometers Singletrack	3,369' 1,027 m Ascent -65' -20 m Descent
6,021' 1,835 m High 2,716' 828 m Low	10% Avg Grade (6°) 30% Max Grade (17°)
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Romero Canyon Trail

6.5 Miles 10.4 Kilometers

Singletrack

3,369' 1,027 m

-65' -20 m

6,021' 1,835 m

2,716' 828 m

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“A fairly exposed trail with beautiful mountain views as you ascend the pass.”