Phone Line Trail (UI)

Date:					Destination:		Phone Line Trail
Level:		Upper Intermediate (UI)			Area:		Sabino Canyon, Tucson
Approx Hike Distance in Miles:		9.4			Hike Leader:
Low to High Elevation Gain:		N/A			Hike Leader Phone:
Accum Elevation Gain in Feet:		700			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=839
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:		No
Off Trail (scratchy):		No			Slippery Trail Surfaces:		No
Use of Hands Required:		No			Boulder Hopping:		No
Difficulty:		Moderate			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. Hike begins near the Visitor Center. Bring water, snack and lunch. This hike requires a parking fee ($8) or National Park Pass/Senior Pass. 

Directions:

Drive south on Hunt Hwy, turn right on Attaway. Turn right on Martin Rd to 287 and turn left. text here. Follow 287 South to I-10 East towards Tucson. Take exit 248 for Ina Rd and turn left. Drive 7 miles east on Ina Rd, keeping right onto Skyline Dr. In about 2 miles keep right onto Sunrise Blvd. Travel about 6.5 miles to Sabino Canyon Rd and turn left. Drive about 0.5 miles on Sabino Canyon Rd to entry of parking lot on right.