CATALINA FOOTHILLS & MOUNTAIN HIKES
7 FALLS
Location: Coronado National Forest
Intensity: MODERATE
Duration: 4 HOURS
Distance: 8.4 miles (13.5km)
1,069ft (326m) Elevation gain
Bear Canyon to Seven Falls Trail is a gradual climb through the scenic Sabino Canyon. The route is lined with Saguaro and Prickly Pear Cactus and is home to an incredible bird population. You will find Seven Falls at the end of this hike after making it through the rocky canyon. Pristine seasonal pools are at the base of the falls, and the entire area is a great spot to stop for a picnic or short break.
MID-MOUNTAIN
BUG SPRINGS
Location: Coronado National Forest
Intensity: MODERATE
Duration: 5 HOURS
Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
2,041ft (622m) Elevation gain
This hiking trail offers a beautiful experience with a lush forest, a seasonal creek, and stunning views of the city. The trailhead begins in the rugged desert terrain of the Catalina Foothills. It then gradually ascends with switchbacks up to rocky spires and formations. The trail then descends into a secluded pine forest and crosses several flowing creeks. Finally, it drops steeply down to the Bear Canyon Picnic Area, where visitors can find restrooms and picnic tables.
UPPER MOUNTAIN
SUNSET TRAIL
Location: Coronado National Forest
Intensity: EASY
Duration: 3.5 HOURS
Distance: 3.2 miles (5.15km)
673ft (205m) Elevation gain
If you only have time for a short hike on Mt Lemmon, this is a great trail. It's a pleasant, fairly easy hike from the Catalina Highway to the Marshall Gulch Picnic Area for a 3.2-mile roundtrip. You can experience the canyons, deep woods, and streams that contrast so sharply with the desert you left less than an hour before. The trail winds through a shady, wooded area and then alongside a canyon that often has water making a trickling "waterfall" far below. It's possible to climb down to sit on the boulders near the water if you're more adventurous. Along the way, there are vistas into the canyon and toward Tucson.
MINT SPRING - ASPEN LOOP
Location: Coronado National Forest
Intensity: MODERATE
Duration: 3.5 HOURS
Distance: 7.2 miles (11.5km)
1,808ft (551m) Elevation gain
The Mint Springs and Aspen Trails offer outdoor enthusiasts a memorable experience in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness. The Hike features a mix of up-and-down sections, including some small canyons while weaving through trees and passing picturesque meadows through towering pine trees and groves of aspen trees. The trail meanders uphill, creating a gradual ascent of the ridge. The forest opens up various times along the way to reveal picturesque views of the surrounding mountains.
SUMMER DAY HIKE FEES
HALF DAY - 3 hours
6AM • 9AM (Seasonal times vary)
HALF DAY - 1-3 people
First person - $40 per hour
Each additional person - $20 per hour
Plus Travel Time
Guest to Guide Ratio - 1-3:1
HALF DAY - GROUP (4-12ppl)
First person - $60 per hour
Each additional person - $30 per hour
Plus Travel Time
Guest to Guide Ratio - 4-12:2
FULL DAY - 6 hours
6AM • 12PM (Seasonal times vary)
FULL DAY - 1-3 people
First person - $60 per hour
Each additional person - $30 per hour
Plus Travel Time
Guest to Guide Ratio - 1-3:1
FULL DAY - GROUP (4-12ppl)
First person - $80 per hour
Each additional person - $40 per hour
Plus Travel Time
Guest to Guide Ratio - 4-12:2
Please Contact ESC Outside for Additional price information - 907 903 3981