We have had so many good hikes in Tucson, but yesterday we got to Sabine Canyon Recreational Area, a lovely park which we had not explored on our prior visits. It is a national recreational area in the front range of the Catalina mountains.
It was a lovely Sunday, so the parking lot was crowded when we got there about 11:30 but luckily it’s a big park so our actual hike was not busy. We asked about recommendations for a scenic hike at the Visitor’s Center. They recommended the Phoneline Trail which is 5.5 miles one-way, uphill. It did not disappoint. While the uphill was not too challenging, the skirting of the mountain with just a drop-off on one side kept us alert.
It reminded us again of the beauty of the mountains and the appeal of the desert cacti. See what you think.
At the end of the trail, we walked down to the shuttle stop. After a quick snack at this lovely way station, we walked the 3.7 mile road back to the Visitor’s Center. We had seen others doing this during our hike, and it provided another lovely perspective of the park. The only automotive traffic on it is the park shuttle which only runs every 20-30 minutes.
We didn’t see any wildlife during our hike but then were surprised by this guy once we were back in the Visitor’s Center.
Peckish Travels 