Near North Upper Sabino Canyon Road
Sabino Creek.
Near North Upper Sabino Canyon Road
Sabino Canyon.
Near North Upper Sabino Canyon Road
Back into canyon towards end of trail.
Near North Upper Sabino Canyon Road
Morning hike up Sabino Canyon.

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North Upper Sabino Canyon Road

4.3 (7 Ratings)
Enjoy a hike along Sabino Creek up or down the paved tram road at Sabino Canyon.
3.7
mi
Distance
630
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Less CrowdedRiver/CreekViews
Access Issues
The Sabino Canyon area is a fee area for parking. Locals should absolutely get the annual pass for $20 otherwise the daily fee is $5.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.72mi
Distance
630ft
Elevation Gain
36ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
3,330ft
High Point
2,731ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This paved road is a very popular hiking and running location in the Sabino Canyon area. It's often combined with other singletrack trails to form a loop route rather than doing out & backs. A tram (shuttle) does run along this road taking tourists and hikers up the road without having to complete the whole distance on foot. This trail itself is nothing spectacular in terms of hiking, especially for those who prefer a more rugged experience. However, the trail still serves its purpose of linking trails and itself being a decent uphill or downhill route. The route goes over nine different bridges as the Sabino Creek meanders alongside and sometimes the water does flow over the top of these smaller bridges during periods of heavy rain. This is an extremely popular destination route so be prepared for a plethora of people.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Stephen Woodall