Pima Canyon Trail

1610 E Magee Rd, Tucson AZ

No park fees. The best time to visit this trail is September through May.

Hours - Dawn to Dusk

Length & Rating - This is a 10.10 mile, out and back trail located just 20 minutes from us. Elevation gain is 3,339 ft. This trail is generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 20 min to complete.

No restrooms. Bicycles and dogs are not allowed. There is a drinking fountain at the beginning of the trails. The parking lot holds about 50 cars.

Exclusive Services

This is a beautiful hike! The first dam is about 1.5 miles in. The second dam is another mile in. This is as far as we went. There's not much shade for about 1.7 miles or so. Just over 1.7 miles in you'll see some cottonwood trees and some good shade if you want to sit for a bit and enjoy a snack.

If you'd like to hear what others think about this trail you can visit the AllTrails website at:

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/pima-canyon-trail

Pima Canyon Trail

Not dogs or bicycles are allowed. No restrooms. Please follow the trailhead guidelines.

Drinking fountains

Drinking fountains at the beginning of the trail. No restrooms are available.

Barrel Cactus

You'll get to see some beautiful vegetation and cacti on this moderate hike.

PHOTO ALBUM

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Pima Canyon Trail Lots of beauty with the mountains, wild flowers, cacti, and southwest vegetation.	Wild Flowers Lots of wild flowers throughout the hike.
City View of Tucson As you climb higher up into the mountain you get a great view overlooking Tucson.	Saguaro Cacti
Pima Canyon Trail Notice how tiny Kathy is? This give you perspective on how large the mountain is.	Pima Canyon Trail This is the first dam that has very large boulders!
Gigantic Boulder! This was a great spot to rest and enjoy the shade.	A Little Water Flowing The green algae was very sparkly and beautiful as it flowed with the water.
Enjoying our hike!	Rock and Moon Notice the moon? Beautiful!
Pima Canyon Trail This trail is pretty rocky so be sure to watch your step.	Cholla
Cottonwood Trees This is a great place to stop and rest for a bit. Nice and shaded!	Pima Canyon Trail Beautiful rock formations!
Pima Canyon Trail Love these huge rocks!	Pima Canyon Trail It is a very rocky trail!
Pima Canyon Trail Saguaro cacti among the rock formations.	Pima Canyon Trail The end to an amazing hike!