Things to do in Tucson

Amazing Hiking Trails

Enjoy some of the most breath-taking scenery on some of the best hiking trails Tucson has to offer. 

- Rillito River Park
This trail runs on either side of the Rillito River.

- Tumamoc Hill 

Tumamoc Hill is the most popular of all the “moderate” trails in Tucson. The degree of incline is what is challenging but being paved makes it easier. The steepest incline is the last section of half a mile.
- Bridal Wreath Falls Trail
The Bridal Wreath Falls Trail is moderate and is 5.70 miles long. The trail is child friendly, but no dogs are allowed. 
- Seven Falls
The Seven Falls trail is one of the most popular in Tucson. Most hikers would say apart from the last mile, it is easy and will take about four hours to complete. If you take the tram to the trailhead, the hike itself is 4.6 miles.
- Blackett’s Ridge
This difficult trail near Tucson is part of the Coronado National Forest and is approximately 6.5 miles long. The Blackett’s Ridge Trail is mostly used for hiking and nature trips as it features the most beautiful wildflowers and awesome views.
- Phoneline Trail
The Phoneline Trail is an easy 9-mile round trip. The name comes from a telephone line that is no longer in use. It is a very popular hike for families, hikers, and runners over the weekend. 
- Butterfly Trail
The Butterfly Trail is one of the most popular difficult trails that is part of Mount Lemmon. This trail winds through various trees, plants, and stunning scenery and makes its way past the Novio Falls. This is a side trail to wreckage from a plane crash in 1957. There are also plenty of butterflies to be seen.
The round trip is about 11.5 miles and takes approximately 4 hours 26 minutes to complete. 
- Prickly Pear Gates Pass
On the other side of Sentinel Peak is Prickly Pear Gates Pass. This is an easy 2-mile loop trail. Prickly Pear Gates Pass takes an average of only 51 mins to complete and is popular for hiking and walking. 
- Ventana Trail
Ventana means ‘window’ in Spanish, and the hiking trail is a moderate round trip to Maiden Pools of 4.8 miles or to The Window of 12.3 miles. The Window is a 15 by 25-foot opening in the solid rock face.
- Leopold Point
The length of this round trail in Coronado National Forest is 3.3 miles. The Leopold Point hike is easy and very popular with beginners. One follows the trail through pine trees, boulders, and various other vegetation. There are places along the trail where you can stop to drink water or enjoy a snack

Hussain, A. (2022, August 16). The 10 Best Hikes in Tucson. Only Wanderlust. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://onlywanderlust.com/bes...

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• Bourbondale is located one mile from the Omni Tucson National Golf Resort, home of the Tucson Cologuard Classic, has been confirmed as a prime golf destination that provides lush green fairways year-round.
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• Located in the Sonoran Desert just north of the Mexico border, Tucson provides multicultural cuisine that you cannot find anywhere else.
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