6.5km
Total Distance
273m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A desert trail through Bear Canyon near Tucson to a series of seasonal waterfalls and pools. The path crosses the creek several times amid saguaro studded slopes. After rains the tiered falls cascade into inviting swimming holes.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Shuttle boarding area
    at the start · Shelter
  2. 2
    Drinking water · 2.3km
  3. 3
    Drinking water · 2.8km
Bus stop
104m from the start
Parking
81m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T2
Surface
natural ground 67%, paved 20%, gravel 13%

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Difficulty

2/5 · Easy