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Pima Canyon - Tucson

Pima Canyon

Our Tucson Local Expert says:

This isn't a well-known trail even among locals, but it is perhaps the most beautiful of the dozens of trails that lead into the Santa Catalinas from the desert floor. Like most of the trails into the Catalinas, dogs are not allowed.


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  • tel: +1 520 624 1817
  • Location:

  • End of Magee Road
  • Tucson, AZ 85737
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Description:

  • Pima Canyon rivals Sabino Canyon in grandeur, and it just never gets as crowded. From the parking lot at the end of Magee Road, the trail takes you into a pristine high-desert canyon that seems to be hundreds of miles from any urban area. You're likely to see most of the birds common to the Sonoran Desert such as cardinals, rock wrens and band verdins, but the real treat for any hiker is to watch the silhouette of a golden eagle soaring above the cliffs; if you're really lucky, you might even spot some Bighorn Sheep high on the rocks above you. You can turn around anytime, or decide to continue the strenuous hike all the way up to Mt. Lemmon. In any case, bring plenty of water and abundant sunscreen.
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