Catalina Foothills, Arizona
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Top Photography Spots in and near Catalina Foothills
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Tucson, Arizona
Hike the Valley View Overlook Trail in Saguaro National Park
5.00.8 miThe Valley View Overlook Trail is located in the Tucson Mountain District (which west of Tucson) of Saguaro National Park. The access to this trail is about 3 miles north from the Red Hills Visitor Center. From the visitor center travel 1.5 miles north on N. Kinney Road, then take a right on Hoh...Read more -
Tucson, Arizona
Hike the Hugh Norris Trail, Saguaro National Park
4.09.5 mi / 2000 ft gainNamed for a Native American police chief, the Hugh Norris trail takes you from lush (by desert standards) Saguaro and cholla forests to the top of rugged Wasson Peak. On top of the peak, you'll have sweeping views of the city of Tucson, as well as the surrounding mountain ranges. Depending on y...Read more -
Tucson, Arizona
Hike Signal Hill Trail
0.6 mi / 46 ft gainA popular trail in the Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park, Signal Hill is a highlight of the park with a small summit to a boulder field with many petroglyphs and views for several miles. The petroglyphs date to the 13th and 14th centuries and were created by the Hohokam people. ...Read more -
Picacho, Arizona
Hike Picacho Peak's Hunter Trail
5.04 mi / 1400 ft gainIf you've ever done the drive on highway10 from Phoenix to Tucson, you've definitely noticed an intriguing looking mountain peak about an hour into the drive. It broadly rises from the earth and tapers off into a point at the top, appearing like an illustration straight out of a Dr. Seuss book. ...Read more -
Picacho, Arizona
Photograph the Wildflowers at Picacho Peak State Park
4.0If Arizona is lucky enough to have a rainy winter, we will most certainly have a beautiful bloom come spring. One of the best places to see the beautiful golden blooms is on a hike in Picacho Peak State Park. Blooming season typically begins in mid/late February. Length depends on temperature –...Read more -
Campground Loop B, Arizona
Camp at Picacho Peak State Park
3.1 mi / 800 ft gainDrive about 30 minutes west on I-10 from Tucson, AZ to the Picacho Peak Rd. Exit and follow the signs south to the park entrance. The campgrounds are about a half mile inside the main gate to the right.You can either make a reservation at Pichacho Peak State Park or arrive the day of and pay. Eve...Read more -
Sonoita, Arizona
Hike to Hutch's Pool
5.07.8 mi / 647 ft gainStart at the Sabino Canyon trailhead - you can either walk up the dirt road (which adds about 4 miles) or take the $10 tram from the Visitor Center and hop off at the last stop #9. From there you hike 2.5 miles into Sabino Canyon into the basin (beautiful views of the canyon all the way there). O...Read more -
Winkelman, Arizona
Hike Aravaipa Canyon
5.08 mi / 200 ft gainWelcome to the beauty of wilderness and serenity! Within the boundaries of Aravaipa Canyon, you will not find any designated trails, campsites, or facilities. This canyon is one of Arizona’s hidden gems, and it is not mentioned in many travel books or in international travel magazines – yet. ...Read more -
Sells, Arizona
Visit the Kitt Peak National Observatory
5.00.5 mi / 100 ft gainKitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO) is home to the most diverse collection of astronomical observatories on Earth for nighttime optical and infrared astronomy and daytime study of our sun. With 26 telescopes on the premises and partnerships with world-leading institutions such as the Massachuse...Read more