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1. Cathedral Rock Trail
- Views from the trail are exceptional, highlighted by Cathedral Rock, Esperero Canyon, and Sabino Canyon while Tucson glitters in a sprawling pool far below.
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- Nile Expert Tip: Go for a swim at Hutch's Pool - a favorite spot among locals for skinny dipping.
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2. Fantasy Island
- Miles of gorgeous, flat single track
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3. Summit Hut
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4. Finger Rock Trail
- Spectacular vistas
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5. Esperero Trail
- The route starts out with several miles of hard climbing as it leads to The Window , a 15 by 25 foot hole in a finlike ridge that extends out from Window Peak on Pusch Ridge.
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6. Box Camp Trail
- Box Camp Trail provides some of the most dramatic views of any trail in the Santa Catalinas.
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7. Mt. Lemmon Trail
- Expansive views, lots of connecting trails and access to the western portion of the Wilderness of Rock characterize this high country trail.
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8. West Fork Trail
- There are several perennial pools here and a healthy community of riparian vegetation, as well as excellent views of Sabino Canyon.
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9. Sabino Canyon Trail
- This trail offers access to the dramatic landscape of the Santa Catalina Front Range, famous for its deep canyons and soaring ridges.
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10. Oracle Ridge Trail
- This trail follows one of the earliest known routes to the top of Mt. Lemmon and is believed to be the trail that John and Sara Lemmon followed in the early 1880's.
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The Best of NileGuide
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Tucson's status as a mid-sized sunbelt city belies the number of attractions and things to do in the Old Pueblo. This Southwestern city represents perfectly the melding of Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures, and still resonates with Old West traditions and history.
Tucson is also famous for the breathtaking beauty of the Sonoran Desert, which is preserved and celebrated at our number one pick, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Don't let the word "museum" fool you--there are no quiet halls or rarities hidden behind protective glass here. The Museum is an outdoor wonderland of lush desert gardens, meandering trails, and if you're lucky, sightings of coyote, mountain lion, and javelinas.
The Spanish legacy of Tucson fully comes to life the first time you come upon Mission San Xavier del Bac. The mission, just south of town on the San Xavier Indian Reservation, is known as "the white dove of the desert." This National Historic Landmark was founded as a Catholic mission by Father Eusebio Kino in 1692.
For a taste of how college students pass the time in Tucson, and to sample the city's strong hippie roots, you'll want to spend an afternoon strolling the shops and restaurants on Fourth Avenue, our number two pick. Tucson's quirky side also comes to life at the Mini Time Machine Museum, our number nine pick, a collection dedicated to the magic of all things miniature.
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