Kayla Kelley

Kayla Kelley

Seven Falls via Bear Canyon

04/30/16

This is a beautiful hike! We decided to head out from the parking lot on a Sunday morning. It was overcast and sprinkling intermittently so we decided to go for it! As we hiked the leisurely first leg it sprinkled nicely and then stopped allowing the sun to peek through and illuminate the canyon (Bear Canyon). According to our millage we made it to just before the falls before the rain really started picking up and we had to seek cover, but that's what really made this adventure something to remember. We found a small rock cave right on the trail to take cover as the rain started pouring harder and harder until hail started pelting the scenery around us! We spent some time waiting for the storm to pass in this little hide away and it was magical. Finally it slowed down enough that we ventured out to try and make it back to the car. The sun really broke through the clouds at this point, illuminating the canyon in all it's glistening glory. We knew we were not going to make it back dry but what happened next was exhilarating. We headed back to the parking lot and as we were getting to the last half mile it began hailing again. Big popcorn sized hail! There was no cover and no where to run except the car so we began running through the freezing rain being pelted by hail balls. By the time we got to the car our hearts were racing, we were breathing heavy, huge smiles on our faces because we made it! Bring it on Mother Nature, your power is stunning! I highly recommend this hike to anyone who lives in Tucson or is just visiting to really take in the beauty that the Sonoran desert has to offer.

5.0