Tucson, Arizona
Fall in love with the rich cultural heritage, history, and incredible landscape around Tucson, Arizona. Explore untouched corners of the Sonoran Desert, and allow the desert skies to suck you in. And don't forget to fuel your adventures with authentic and award-winning Mexican cuisine around the area.
Top Spots in and near Tucson
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Tucson, Arizona
Romero Pools via Romero Canyon
4.85.52 mi / 1155 ft gainTo enter the Catalina State Park costs $7 per vehicle with up to four adults. You then drive to the trailhead parking lot. There will be a restroom and a very small shop there. From the trailhead, you almost immediately crosse Sutherland Wash, which flows seasonally. The first 1.1 miles is relati...Read more -
Tucson, Arizona
Canyon Loop Trail in Catalina State Park
2.26 mi / 180 ft gainThe Canyon Loop trail is an easy hike through the foothills that begins and ends at the Trailhead parking lot. (End of the road when you enter Catalina State Park from Oracle Rd - entrance fee required) The loop is relatively flat, although starts with a short uphill burst before leveling off. ...Read more -
Tucson, Arizona
Summit Wasson Peak
5.07.4 miThis hike starts at the King Canyon Trailhead. You'll follow the King Canyon Trail along the wash then down into the wash near the picnic area. You won't be in the wash for long before the trail will turn off to the right out of the wash. This trail is very well signed. You'll continue along King...Read more -
Mount Lemmon, Arizona
Hike Mint Springs Trail
5 mi / 2000 ft gainThis hike begins in the town of Summerhaven in Mount Lemmon, Tuscon AZ. This is after about an hour long drive up a 25 mile paved, winding road. Any car can access this trail-head easily. Once you reach Summerhaven, drive up Carter Canyon Rd. Park at the end of the road. Do not enter any private ...Read more -
Mount Lemmon, Arizona
Hike Incinerator Ridge to Leopold Point
5.03.2 mi / 800 ft gainStarting out at San Pedro Vista Trailhead, located just off the shoulder of the Catalina Highway, this trail follows along the ridgeline, drops to a small saddle, and terminates at a gorgeous vista: Leopold Point. There is only 1 sign that you will come across that actually designates it as Incin...Read more -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Rio Rico, Arizona
Camp at Patagonia Lake State Park
5.0Patagonia Lake State Park is located about 70 miles southeast of Tucson on State Route 82, 7 miles south of Patagonia, Arizona. Coming from the north, the drive to Patagonia Lake State Park is very scenic; the road winds through rolling hills and countryside with the looming Santa Rita Mountains ...Read more
