We arrived on a busy, sunny Sunday morning to a packed parking lot, many cars, including ours, circling the lot pointlessly. Finally I asked a very nice ranger about alternate parking and she tipped us off to use the local elementary school parking lot across the street. (This is allowed since it wasn't a school day but is posted no parking.) After a big hike the day before we were looking forward to a scenic tram ride up the mountain and a moderate hike around the canyon. Unfortunately, our only options were the strenuous Telephone Line trail (5+ miles) or walking straight down the asphalt roadway which is the option we took. There are 9 stops on the tram ride where you can get off but no real trails marked, just a few steps to the river to poke around. We did hike the cut-through trail between the main road and the Telephone Line trail in a few places. This was great and I would recommend it. It was a moderate hike with a great view and about 45 minutes round trip. I just wish there was more information about possible hiking options so we could have made the most of our time there. Scenery was gorgeous and I saw a gila monster!
Spent an afternoon walking the trails and doing photography.Close to Tucson proper, Sabino Canyon offers a retreat and opportunity for fresh air and exercise.Multiple walking trails of varying length and degree of difficulty. If you are not into/able to walk long distances there is a shuttle available for $9 that will take you to the top and has multiple stops in between. You can do on/off for one price.We were there on a Wednesday afternoon and the parking lot was about three-quarters full. As part of the National Forest, Sabino Canyon requires a $5/day fee for parking. If you have a National Park pass, you can use it and just place the pass on your dashboard.We could have spent an entire day there. Located in the eastern foothills of the Santa Catalina mountain range, Sabino Canyon offers an inexpensive activity for the entire family.
Was relatively inexpensive and informative. Also provided opportunities for hiking in the area. Apparently pretty busy and crowded on weekends and earlier in the day on weekdays.
A tram will take you into the Canyon and visitors can hop on and off for an $8 fee. We went to the top and hiked down the Phone Line Trail. Good introduction to Tucson for first timers.
We love to visit this park as it is beautiful and a real gem right outside of Tucson. We visited there this Wednesday March 11th, and there were no parking sites available. The busiest we have ever seen it. After driving around for a long time we opted to park over a crossed out area. We were not blocking traffic at all. We realized this could result in a fine. However we discovered that the fine for doing so will cost you $75! The people next to us who were visiting from out of state were shocked and said they wouldn't come back. Hopefully they will add parking spaces in the future but be aware of the exorbitant fine you could get.
So much pretty scenery, so many hiking trails. We could tell this is a go-to place for lots of Tucsonans. We enjoyed hiking in the park several mornings. Go early - lots of folks love this place to hike.
Took the tram though the canyon, could not believe we were in the desert. Water (streams) all through the canyon, Early settlers must have loved finding this spot. For those more daring, there are a lot of hiking trails and plenty of people hiking them.
我们坐电车一直坐到这个路段的终点然后又坐火车回来,同样是平行的2条线。当火车刚开始爬坡上行的时候你会感觉心脏在蹦蹦的跳,不过到了平缓路段就非常轻松舒适了。非常享受的一段路途。
这非常漂亮,对所有人开放。我们坐摆渡车来到这,发现周边还有一个非常可爱的小河。我们将脚趾深入河水里去嬉戏玩耍,我们还远眺大峡谷。我们在河边打水花破水浪真是相当欢乐!我有三个孩子,他们都非常喜欢这里!玩的超级开心!我也跟着他们一样开怀大笑!我感觉种类非常适合带着孩子们来游玩,你可以在这呆上2小时也可以呆上整整一天!
每个小时初,会有穿梭巴士进入峡谷,然后离开游客中心,很准时的,所以记得计划好你去的时间,在心里记得点。一路乘电车过去,回来的时候全程或半程徒步。