Hutch’s Pool (UI)
| Date: | Destination: | Hutch's Pool | |||||
| Level: | Upper Intermediate (UI) | Area: | Sabino Canyon, Tucson | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 7.8 | Hike leader: | |||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | 650 | Hike leader phone: | |||||
| Accum elevation gain in feet: | 1,770 | Hike leader email: | |||||
| Departure time - Union Center parking lot: | Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in | ||||||
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | Please pay the driver. | |||||
| Unpaved miles: | None | Park entry fee per vehicle: | Yes, see below. | ||||
| Road conditions: | Good | Website for reference info: | http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=236 | ||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd: | No | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | 32.309953,-110.823660 | ||||
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| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven Footing: | Yes | ||||
| Steep Side Drop-offs: | Yes | Steep Trail: | Some | ||||
| Off Trail (scratchy): | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | Yes | ||||
| Use of Hands Required: | No | Boulder Hopping: | No | ||||
| Difficulty: | Moderate | Water Crossings: | Yes | ||||
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | Yes | Gloves Required: | No | ||||
Special Instructions:
This is an out-and-back hike with a steep climb the first mile. There are great views of Sabino Canyon and Tucson. The hike goes to Hutch’s Pool which is long and narrow with a small waterfall. There are two water crossings so bring your hiking sticks and dry socks. This hike requires a parking fee ($8) or a 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, turning right on Attaway. Turn west on Martin Rd, then south on 287/87 to 1-10. Travel east on I-10 toward Tucson. Take exit 248 to W Ina Rd. 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 Park on right. The Visitor’s Center opens at 8:30 AM; Trolley’s starts at 9 AM. The Hutch’s Pool Trailhead is at Trolley Stop #9.
Sabino Canyon Website: http://www.sabinocanyon.com.