This extremely popular recreation area is located along Sabino Creek right at the edge of Tucson, Arizona. For many who come to visit the Southwest, this area provides their first close encounter with the Sonoran Desert and the fascinating variety of plants and animals that make it their home. The self-guided Desert Nature Trail at the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center provides an excellent way to get to know the plants that have adapted to living in this demanding environment.
Open-air shuttle buses (operated by Sabino Canyon Tours) and a number of trails provide access to this land of desert oases and rugged mountains. The shuttle buses travel on the paved road along the floor of the canyon, crossing Sabino Creek on nine low-water rock bridges, while drivers tell about the area’s rich history and ecology. A second shuttle provides similar access to Bear Canyon. These two routes pass 89 picnic sites which are scattered along the roadside and clustered at two large group picnic sites. You can get off the shuttle at any of the sites and re-board later.
You may choose to walk along these roads and hike the system of trails that leads deeper into the canyons and high country. Sabino Lake Trail #30 leads to a popular wetland birdwatching spot. Phone Line Trail on the slope south of Sabino Creek provides spectacular views of the canyon.
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We spent a couple of hours hiking here. Some nice views and good exercise. We weren't lucky enough to see much wildlife.
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