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Seven Falls via Bear Canyon Trail (I)

By September 5, 2022 July 5th, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 5.9 Area: Sabino Canyon, Tucson
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): 900 Park Entry Fee: Yes, see below
Low to high elevation gain: 752 SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=120
Unpaved miles: 0 Trailhead GPS Coordinates 32.309953, -110.823660
Road Conditions: Good High clearance vehicle req’d: No

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in

Trail Conditions
Maintained Trail: Yes Uneven footing Yes
Steep side drop-offs Yes Steep Trail: No
Off Trial (scratchy) No Slippery Trail Surfaces: Yes
Use of hands required: No Boulder Hopping: Yes
Difficulty: Moderate Water Crossings: Yes
Restrooms at Trailhead: Yes Gloves Required: No

 

Special Instructions:

This is a popular out-and-back hike to Seven Falls via Bear Canyon Trail. There are several water crossings and the water level varies. This hike requires a parking fee ($8) or a National Park/Senior Pass. Shuttle reservations from the Visitor Center to the trailhead are $6 per person and available online at https://sabinocanyoncrawler.com. Hikers may want to bring hiking poles and dry socks. Bring plenty of water and food for a snack and lunch.

Directions:

Drive south on Hunt Hwy, turn right on Attaway. Follow 287 South to I-10 East toward Tucson. Near Tucson, take exit 248 W Ina Rd and turn left. Drive 7 miles east on W Ina Rd, keeping right onto Skyline Dr. In about 2 miles, keep right onto E Sunrise Blvd. Travel about 6.5 miles to N Sabino Canyon Rd and turn left. Drive about 0.5 miles on N Sabino Canyon Rd to entry of parking lot on right.