Pima Canyon Trail - Tucson Arizona

Pima canyon is a great hiking area that is easily accessible and located on the North West side of Tucson. You can hike all the way to the top of the canyon and have breathtaking views of Oro Valley, Mt Lemmon and Tucson. There is an historic dam near the top. The canyon has a lot of wildlife to view including birds, tarantulas, here is one I saw, javalenas, lizards, deer, mt. lions, and more. The trail is easy to follow and there is a nice river throughout out the canyon. The trail head has lots of parking and picnic areas. This hike makes a great first hike while in Tucson. The hike begins at an elevation of about 2,900 Feet and if you climb tot he top it is 7,255 feet which is a gain of 4355 feet. If you remain on the lower half it is easy climbing for all but the farther in you go the steeper and more challenging it gets, especially the last couple hundred feet which gets you on top of the saddle where you can view Mt Lemon and Oro Valley.

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Trail Head Parking Map

Photos of Pima Canyon - Tucson Arizona

Hiking inside Pima Canyon in the late Fall

Inside the Canyon looking back into Tucson

Pima Canyon Dam

Looking at Mt. Lemon from the top of Pima Canyon

Looking west into Oro Valley from the top of Pima Canyon

Looking down into Pima Canyon from the top of the trail

Looking northwest into Oro Valley. Picacho Peak in the distance