Sabino Canyon Tours Guide

Nestled on the outskirts of Tucson, Sabino Canyon is a terrific option for your weekend outing in Southern Arizona. As the oasis on Sonoran Desert, Sabino Canyon furnishes visitors with stunning vistas of the canyon, the Santa Catalina Mountains as well as the surrounding desert landscapes. Want to go out and hike a little while in Tucson? Let's lace up our sneakers and start off! Hope this article could be your one-stop guide for Sabino Canyon tours.

Who shapes the exquisite beauty of Sabino Canyon?

The history of Sabino Canyon can be dated back to 12 million years ago when the anta Catalina mountain range started its formation. However, the formation got ceased around the Tucson valley area later. About 6000 to 8000 years ago, a variety of present-day wildlife began to appear. And the Native American Hohokam people made Sabino Canyon their home. In 1887, an earthquake in Mexico displaced the massive boulders lining the canyon walls. During the Great Depression, Sabino Dam and nine bridges over Sabino Creek were built by the Works Progress Administration and Emergency Relief Administration. To know more history about Sabino Canyon, please visit:

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What does Sabino Canyon have to offer?

We barely can think of a better way to spend family outing than taking the tram up to Sabino Canyon and then hiking down. The tram travels for approximately 3.8 miles into the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains with nine stops along the way. The road branches off into a variety of trails which are a favorite for both hikers and bicyclists. Sabino Canyon trails are open to public from 9:00 am to around 4:30 pm all year round. And the shuttles arrive on average every half an hour.

The other tram ride along Bear Canyon Trail leads to the trailhead of Seven Fall. This non-narrated ride travels for approximately 2 miles with three stops along the way. Bear Canyon Trail furnishes visitors with spectacular views of the Sabino Dam and Seven Falls. The trail is open 356 days a year and trams are available every hour on average.

These diversified trails, ranging from easy to difficult, can accommodate hikers and bicyclists of all levels. If you feel reluctantly to move, take the informative tram rides. Need to take a break on your way? Picnic areas are scattered along both Sabino Canyon Trail and Bear Canyon Trail. Grills will be provided and please watch out for the fire! You can even stay overnight in Sabino Canyon. Camping is allowed only in designated areas. Yet the climate there may not be pleasant sometimes. In summer, the canyon experiences desert temperatures. While in winter, it can be snowy and frosty. This area is much more humid than most other Sonoran Desert regions due to the two annual rainy seasons.

Evening rides are available during the months of April, May, June, September, October and November which are likely to offer visitors a chance to see Sabino Canyon from a different perspective. It can be really interesting to watch animals prowling around the cool desert floor under the glowing moon. Only three nights per month are available for evening rides. Seats are limited. Call (520) 749-2327 to make your reservations now.

Group outing? Sabino Canyon is a perfect spot for your next out-of-town guest activity, employee picnic and any group outing. Sabino Canyon Tours can assist you in coordinating all arrangements including booking chartered rides. Small trams can accommodate approximately 48 people and large tram can hold up to 64 people. To reserve a Sabino Canyon Tram, call (520) 749-2327 click here to e-mail them:

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For additional info on Sabino Canyon, you can contact the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center at (520) 749-8700 or visit the center in person. The Sabino Canyon Visitor Center provides trails info, inexpensive maps of the canyon as well as books and tapes mementos of Sabino Canyon. The visitor center is complete with restrooms, beverage machines and friendly receptionists. You can also consult about guided field trips for school or scheduled activities for the public at the center.

Nearby Lodging & Entertainment Venues

Want to hang out around Sabino Canyon? Family fun or western activities? Chances are you'll find tons of fun nearby. Funtasticks Family Fun Park, Breakers Water Park and Golf N' Stuff are surely to spice up your family time. For those who're crazy about western activities, Picture Rocks Miniature Horse Ranch, Pantano Riding Stables and Tanque Verde Guest Ranch are your top destinations. Watching a movie after getting tired in the wild would be a nice option too. You can go to Century 20 Park Place, Century Gateway 12, Century 20 El Con Mall or Grand Cinemas. They are all just minutes away from Sabino Canyon.

Looking for lodging nearby? There is something for every taste and price range. Some budget-friendly hotels such as Arizona Inn, Comfort Suites at Sabino Canyon, Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch and Comfort Suites at Airport are highly recommended.

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