As the weather starts to cool, Fall is the best time to enjoy some of Tucson's hiking trails. Aside from the weather, the scenery is beautiful and I'm completely sold on outdoor adventures that do not include bugs! All of that makes it a favorite time for many to hike. Here are my top 10 places, in no particular order, to go on a Fall hike with the fam.
1. Painted Hills Trails Park
Located at 3590 W. Anklam Road, Painted Trails is a nearby trail around four miles. You'll get to see most desert living on the trail. This quite area is perfect for littles and families as ATV's, Dirt Bikes, or any motorized off-highway vehicles are prohibited. You can bring your four legged friend along with you, as long as they are on a leash.
2. Cactus Forrest Trail
This one can get a little confusing. If you've never been, you'll want to head over to the website for directions on how to get to each trail. While there are two different addresses for each trail, the site strongly recommends using their directions to find the park, rather than using maps. Find directions here.
In each "district" they offer a few trails that you have the ability to drive, bike, hike, horse back riding (BYOH), and a trail that's open to all mentioned. There's a lot of options here,s o I'll leave you with the link to decide what's best for your family. Click here for trail info.
3. Bear Canyon to Seven Falls
This 8.3 mile hike is definitely not for beginners. Make sure you don't stop until you get to see all the beauty surrounding the falls. This trail is partially paved, which is helpful Your furry friends will need to stay home for this one. Dogs aren't allowed here. Bear Canyon is located at 5700 N Sabino Canyon Rd.
4. Blackett's Ridge Trail
While the views on this hike are stunning, it's best to leave the little ones at home for this one. Tweens, teens, and adults find this trail steep and challenging but worth it. Pups are not allowed on this trail. While there's no apparent address for this trail, I did find directions for an easier find. Arizona Highways states: From Tucson, go east on Tanque Verde Road to Sabino Canyon Road. Turn left onto Sabino Canyon Road and continue 4 miles to the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area visitors center, which is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
5. Tumamoc Hill
This widely known hike is one of the places I hear about the most. While I personally have never been able to make it up to the top, that steep hill is just not for me, I hear that it's beautiful. This mountain is widely known for hiking, running, and walking. Tumamoc is located on Tumamoc Hill Rd.
