By the river – Bear Canyon Trail loop from Sneed Parcel

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United States

Arizona

Pima County

By the river – Bear Canyon Trail loop from Sneed Parcel

Hard

2.8

(26)

hikers

By the river – Bear Canyon Trail loop from Sneed Parcel

09:16

26.4km

830m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Pusch Ridge Wilderness

Coronado National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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461 m

View of Sabino Canyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

The detour to the former reservoir is short and offer great views on all the canyon and the mountains circling it. Definitely worth it.

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1.17 km

By the river

Highlight • River

A place where there are big trees m, offering shadow in summer and great colors in winter

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3.31 km

Sabino Canyon is a diverse area at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains. It's a refreshing spot of water in the Tucson area's desert climate! You can hike along the creek and spot some local wildlife here.

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4.95 km

Sabino Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This view of the cascades where Sabino Creek flows from the mountains is as outstanding as the nearby Seven Falls.

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5.76 km

Sabino Canyon Trail (Stop 9)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Connecting trail at Sabino Canyon Shuttle Stop 9. At the top, you have the choice to take Phoneline Trail South or Sabino Canyon Trail North.

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6.49 km

Sabino Canyon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail takes you into Sabino Canyon and to Passage 11 of the Arizona Trail over a distance of around 2.2 miles and 660 feet of ascent and descent. A …

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20.3 km

Bear Canyon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Bear Canyon Trail is a tough hiking trail, but it offers awesome views of the canyon you work your way up while following the bed of Bear Creek. You can …

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25.6 km

Bear canyon trail crossing Sorono river

Highlight (Segment) • River

Instead of following the big trail, just take bear canyon trail and start to enjoy the wilderness from the start. This crossing must be avoided when the water level is high.

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26.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

4.06 km

3.79 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.6 km