Sweet! This is a good one, great spot for your first trip. My first overnighter was the West Fork Trail in Sedona. Put that spot on your to-do list, you wont regret it. Have fun man!
I went to 7 falls a few weeks ago. Was dry, but still beautiful. The water flow is supposedly seasonal. I'm amazed at how far people hike. Great video.
Thanks Mark! Definitely seasonal, however, there is year round water at Hutch’s Pool. It is a bit of a hike to get there, but it’s beautiful all the way.
I am from Tucson and plan on doing this hike, but always wanted to see a video of it and your video appeared..thank you..can't wait to explore this side of Sabino 🙌
Hi MoonJuice! Having hiked the worthy trails in the Santa Catalina Mountains, including all of the trails in your video, my vote for best Tucson hike is this one. Another good hike I enjoyed: Ventana Canyon to The Window and Window Peak. P.S. I stopped at the base of Thimble Peak too.
Hey guys! It was really fun meeting you at the Taco Shack. I was pretty thrilled to find some good acoustic covers of some of our favorite songs from the late 80's early 90's (you know, the good 'ol days)! Hope to run into you guys out at SanTan some time.
Oh, I know what you mean Robert. The nervousness of being alone is part of what makes these adventures exciting. I do love the solitude...but really enjoy running into like-minded people. Nice to have an instant connection with strangers.
@@MoonJuiceHikes Thank you for your responses. It is interesting that when I am most alone is when I find myself thinking about almost nothing except the trail and my surroundings. It’s a very centering experience.
@@MoonJuiceHikes It's really hard to top the amazing loop you just did, especially when the waterfalls are really going. One day hike worth noting down here is Wasson Peak, the highest point of the Tucson Mountains. The most popular way up is King Canyon Trail, but you'll encounter the largest number of people on that one. Trailhead parking can also be tough at peak times. My favorite (and I think easiest and quietest) way up is the Sendero Esperanza Trail to the Hugh Norris Trail junction. There's even a restroom at that trailhead. But for the full experience, I'd recommend the Hugh Norris Trail itself from its own trailhead simply to check it off your list. Parking can be tight and the 700+ "stairs" at its start will make you sorry you took my suggestion, but it is probably the flagship trail on the west side of town. And the views are incredible. Another great day hike is just south of town in the Santa Rita Mountains. From Madera Canyon, head up the Old Baldy Trail either to the Josephine Saddle or all the way up to Mt Wrightson itself (which is actually a few hundred feet higher in elevation that Mt Lemmon in the Catalinas) and back down the more gradual (easier on the knees) Super Trail for a very worthwhile loop. Look for the memorial signs near the saddle where some boy scouts died during a winter storm some years back. Plenty of parking with restrooms at both trailheads, which are just a five minute walk apart from one another.
@@jmdazsol I definitely want to spend some more time around Wrightson...really enjoyed going through there on the AZT (and Patagonia was cool too). Adding that one to my to-do list. Thanks!
Yes! Escaping humanity at every chance👍. As always a well done video. Ever do any meetups with subscribers? Looking to learn more backcountry backpacking skills. I am plenty fit but could use some more skills.👍
Hey Bjorn! I think it was in the 70's Saturday out in Tucson. Be sure to let me know how nice it is in Montana in July, by then I'm sure the smile will be wiped off my face. LOL.
This looks great! You got some great shots! I’m not liking the weather forecast for my Mt. Whitney trip tomorrow, so I might go down to Tucson and do this instead. Scrambling trying to find a different trip lol What time of year was this filmed?
That was in late February. It’s 100 degrees now, which would make this a much different hike today. Check out the Highline Trail video. Just did it again last weekend and all the creeks are flowing, heat is much more tolerable in the higher elevations.
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I’m wondering what places near Tucson are way better? I’d like to go. I’ve only been through Mt. Lemmon, the Rincons and Mica, and Mt. Wrightson. I think the Pusch Wilderness and Sabino Canyon is the most beautiful area near Tucson, but I haven’t been on every trail in the area.
Live super close to Sabino. Phone line is our fav for a day hike.
Great video,,, Love your music choices 👍🏻
Thanks man, acoustic guitar makes great background music. 🎶
In the process of buying all my backpaking gear, this is the first trip im gonna make. Thank you! Great Video!
Sweet! This is a good one, great spot for your first trip. My first overnighter was the West Fork Trail in Sedona. Put that spot on your to-do list, you wont regret it. Have fun man!
@@MoonJuiceHikes Just finished buying all my gear planning on taking the trip next weekend!
I went to 7 falls a few weeks ago. Was dry, but still beautiful. The water flow is supposedly seasonal. I'm amazed at how far people hike. Great video.
Thanks Mark! Definitely seasonal, however, there is year round water at Hutch’s Pool. It is a bit of a hike to get there, but it’s beautiful all the way.
If you're in town, I'd make some time to go out there now. Lots of snowmelt at the moment.
@@ironcladnomad5639 Thanks
I am from Tucson and plan on doing this hike, but always wanted to see a video of it and your video appeared..thank you..can't wait to explore this side of Sabino 🙌
I know exactly what you mean! Nerve wracking when you don’t know exactly what to expect. Have a good time!
Thanks for the idea. I'm looking for an AZ overnighter.
Hi MoonJuice! Having hiked the worthy trails in the Santa Catalina Mountains, including all of the trails in your video, my vote for best Tucson hike is this one.
Another good hike I enjoyed: Ventana Canyon to The Window and Window Peak.
P.S. I stopped at the base of Thimble Peak too.
Thanks PW! I’ve been working on my climbing skills, maybe next time I’ll see the top of the Thimble.
John and Misty here.... we met you at Creekside the night before you took this hike! We love the music on this video! Thanks for the content!
Hey guys! It was really fun meeting you at the Taco Shack. I was pretty thrilled to find some good acoustic covers of some of our favorite songs from the late 80's early 90's (you know, the good 'ol days)! Hope to run into you guys out at SanTan some time.
Another great video and I love the music.
Thanks 👍
This is a great video! Thanks for sharing. Not too much content on this area.
Glad you enjoyed it! Really good hiking…
I’ll admit, I get anxious when I don’t see anyone else on the trail for awhile…
Oh, I know what you mean Robert. The nervousness of being alone is part of what makes these adventures exciting. I do love the solitude...but really enjoy running into like-minded people. Nice to have an instant connection with strangers.
@@MoonJuiceHikes Thank you for your responses. It is interesting that when I am most alone is when I find myself thinking about almost nothing except the trail and my surroundings. It’s a very centering experience.
A man of my own heart. Same reason I've been hitting more remote and difficult hikes - trying to beat the crowds!
There were quite a few people out there, even beyond 7 Falls, but very thin. Felt like deep in the Supes! Loved it.
Welcome back to Tucson :) from another hiker who prefers the more quiet and less populated trails.
@@jmdazsol Any other routes in Tucson I should be looking at? Can't imagine anything much better than this...what's in 2nd place?
@@MoonJuiceHikes It's really hard to top the amazing loop you just did, especially when the waterfalls are really going. One day hike worth noting down here is Wasson Peak, the highest point of the Tucson Mountains. The most popular way up is King Canyon Trail, but you'll encounter the largest number of people on that one. Trailhead parking can also be tough at peak times. My favorite (and I think easiest and quietest) way up is the Sendero Esperanza Trail to the Hugh Norris Trail junction. There's even a restroom at that trailhead. But for the full experience, I'd recommend the Hugh Norris Trail itself from its own trailhead simply to check it off your list. Parking can be tight and the 700+ "stairs" at its start will make you sorry you took my suggestion, but it is probably the flagship trail on the west side of town. And the views are incredible. Another great day hike is just south of town in the Santa Rita Mountains. From Madera Canyon, head up the Old Baldy Trail either to the Josephine Saddle or all the way up to Mt Wrightson itself (which is actually a few hundred feet higher in elevation that Mt Lemmon in the Catalinas) and back down the more gradual (easier on the knees) Super Trail for a very worthwhile loop. Look for the memorial signs near the saddle where some boy scouts died during a winter storm some years back. Plenty of parking with restrooms at both trailheads, which are just a five minute walk apart from one another.
@@jmdazsol I definitely want to spend some more time around Wrightson...really enjoyed going through there on the AZT (and Patagonia was cool too). Adding that one to my to-do list. Thanks!
Yes! Escaping humanity at every chance👍. As always a well done video. Ever do any meetups with subscribers? Looking to learn more backcountry backpacking skills. I am plenty fit but could use some more skills.👍
Haven't done anything like that, but maybe someday!
Lots of fantastic climbing routes there. It used to be during the winter some of the top climbers in the world would show up because of the weather.
Wow, I had no idea. Thanks for sharing!
Good stuff MoonJuice! I'm jealous, as it is currently -5 degrees and snowing in Montana.
Hey Bjorn! I think it was in the 70's Saturday out in Tucson. Be sure to let me know how nice it is in Montana in July, by then I'm sure the smile will be wiped off my face. LOL.
Good video. Will be very helpful for my next visit. Any tip for a day hiking in this area?
It looks like most people hike to 7 Falls and back
This looks great! You got some great shots! I’m not liking the weather forecast for my Mt. Whitney trip tomorrow, so I might go down to Tucson and do this instead. Scrambling trying to find a different trip lol What time of year was this filmed?
That was in late February. It’s 100 degrees now, which would make this a much different hike today. Check out the Highline Trail video. Just did it again last weekend and all the creeks are flowing, heat is much more tolerable in the higher elevations.
Where’s the next adventure?
I have a couple of ideas…we’ll see!
There Are Way Better Places To Hike Than Sabino Canyon.
What’s your favorite?
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I’m wondering what places near Tucson are way better? I’d like to go. I’ve only been through Mt. Lemmon, the Rincons and Mica, and Mt. Wrightson. I think the Pusch Wilderness and Sabino Canyon is the most beautiful area near Tucson, but I haven’t been on every trail in the area.