Pima Canyon Trail

The trails is a fairly decent trail for those looking at a great scenery. What’s special about this one is once you get in higher elevation you get to see views from downtown Tucson, and all the way to Picacho peak. Finding it is also pretty easy, all you do is drive west on Magee until you hit the parking lot.

This trail is really easy to get to from downtown, just take 1^st Ave until you can’t go anymore, and hang a right. I went on this hike with a large group. It was a moderate hike. Half the group chose to turnaround about half way, but our group kept on truckin’. This was probably the farthest I have even hiked (~8 miles) and the hottest (I am still new here!). Just docking one star was I wish they allowed dogs.

This hike gets a little crazy after the initial first 2 miles… the «trail» kinda disappears and its mostly just rocks but its definitely not that bad. As you get higher and higher up the vegetation changes and its really just quite beautiful. Its about a 6 hour hike if you want to hike all the way to the end. and its about 3 if you want to just get to the water area. This trail is perfect for people like me who live in Tucson. its so close to get to. just a quick drive up oracle and then turn right on magee to the end.

The plan was to get in a hike, burn lots of calories and then go cheer on the Wildcats in the Elite Eight over several beers with friends.
Pima Canyon is such an enjoyable hike and just about anyone can do it. In fact, you’ll see young children, old folks, tourists and day hikers like myself. So easy to get to with just a simple drive up Christie and a decent sized parking lot to leave your vehicle while you enjoy your hike. Pima is probably one of the easiest trails around Tucson which makes it really popular so it gets a bit crowded at times. Most people are very friendly, say hello and step aside when appropriate and necessary but on occasion you’ll come upon someone who just doesn’t get that there is some very simple trail etiquette however I think those individuals probably don’t get everyday living etiquette. Anyways…
Pima is an easy hike with some beautiful views and a bit of water here and there. I’m sure in the rainy season there’s more flowing down the stream but yesterday we only came upon a few stagnant pools. If you’re looking to get outdoors and enjoy some exercise I highly recommend the Pima Canyon Trail but get there early to get a parking spot. Just get out there, enjoy your surroundings, commune with nature and forget your cares.