Seven Falls via Bear Canyon Trail (I)

HIKE DETAIL INFORMATION
Date:					Destination:		Seven Falls via Bear Canyon Trail
Level:		Intermediate (I)			Area:		Sabino Canyon, Tucson
Approx hike distance in miles:		5.9			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		752			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		900			Hike leader email:
Departure time - Union Center parking lot:					Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in
Recommended gas donation:		$10
Unpaved miles:		No			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:		No
Off Trail (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. Bring your hiking sticks, dry socks, snack and a 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 est 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.