Phone Line Trail (I)

Date:					Destination:		Phone Line Trail
Level:		Intermediate (I)			Area:		Sabino Canyon, Tucson
Approx hike distance in miles:		6			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		N/A			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		1000			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		None			Park entry fee per vehicle:		Yes, see below
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=120
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		32.309953,-110.823660
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		Yes			Steep Trail:		Yes
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		Yes
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty:		Strenuous			Water Crossings:		No
Restrooms at Trailhead:		Yes			Gloves Required:		No

 

Special Instructions:

This is an out-and-back hike with scenic views of Sabino Canyon and the Catalina Mountains. This hike requires a parking fee ($8) or National Park Pass/Senior Pass. Shuttle reservations from the Visitor Center to the trailhead are $12 per person and available online at https://sabinocanyoncrawler.com. Bring water, snacks and a lunch. 

Directions:

Drive south on Hunt Hwy, turn right on Attaway. Turn right on Martin Rd to 287 and turn left. 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.