Come visit Sabino Canyon, one of the most premier natural areas in southern Arizona. This recreation area is located at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains at 5700 N. Sabino Canyon, Tucson, AZ 85750.
Here you will find outstanding scenery that features steep rock cliffs and unique desert vegetation adjacent to riparian corridors. You may get lucky and view a Gila Monster, Bobcat, Gambel’s Quail, Eastern Collard Lizard, Gopher Snake and more. The animals of this area adapt to our 100 + degree summers and mild winters. The Sonoran desert has two rainy seasons: gentle winter rains and a dramatic summer monsoon. Due to winter snow melt and summer electrifying lightning storms Sabino Creek flows almost year around. Come have a picnic at one of the many pools and cascades that grace Sabino Creek.
Many local people call Sabino Canyon their second home. Some popular contemporary uses are walking, jogging, hiking, bicycling (with restricted times) shuttle riding, nature study, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, photography and so much more. The canyon itself has been closed to private vehicles since 1978.
Shuttle Information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coronado/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD584346
For those who just want a refresher course on its wonders, the nature trail at the visitor center offers plenty of wildlife and trailside interpretive information. The Recreation area itself has over 30 miles of trails. Come talk to one of our amazing volunteers or employees.
Pets are not allowed in Sabino Canyon, Service Animals as defined by The Americans with Disabilities Act are authorized.
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GPS Coordinates
Latitude 32° 18′ 36.0000″ N
Longitude 110° 49′ 21.7200″ W