Sabino Canyon Tours

Sunday 3, November 2013 at 12:30 pm

 

Join us for an educational 45-minute, 3.8 mile narrated tram tour through Sabino Canyon.  Tucked away in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Sabino Canyon offers views of sparkling mountain streams and majestic mountains.  The trams have nine stops along the tour with several restroom facilities and picnic grounds located near Sabino Creek. The tram turns around at Stop #9 and heads back down to the Visitor’s Center.

A variety of trails are available along the way for hiking and range from easy to challenging. The main road, one of two routes on which Sabino Canyon Tours operates the tram, is mostly flat and paved. It can be easily navigated by visitors of all ages. The main road ascends from 2,800 to 3,300 feet and crosses Sabino Creek over 9 stone bridges. It is a favorite route for both hikers and bicyclists.  For the longest hike, get off at Stop #9 and hike 3.8 miles back to the Visitor’s Center.  For shorter hikes you may get off at any stop, hike until you are tired and then stop at one of the lower stops and reboard the shuttle.  On the weekends the shuttle rund every 30 minutes.

 

Fee Information:  $8.00 adults, $4.00 children 3-12.  Children 2 and under are free.  CASH ONLY.

 

Hours: Weekends & Holidays 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 

For GPS purposes enter: 5700 N Sabino Canyon Rd. Tucson, AZ

 

For more information visit: http://www.sabinocanyon.com/trail_sc.php

 

NT4D Rendezvous:  Participants are encouraged to meet in the lobby of the Hilton El Conquistador at 12:30 on Sunday.  Those interested in riding together for the 22 mile drive to the tram can pair off.  Remember that participants can get off the tram and hike back at several different stops with hikes ranging from 3.8 to 0 miles.  Please make sure you are going with someone with similar hiking interests before you head out.  Let us know when you register for the conference if you plan to participate in the tour.  If we have 20 or more participants we need to rsvp with the tour company.

 

NT4D Rendezvous:  Participants are encouraged to meet in the lobby of the Hilton El Conquistador at 12:30 on Sunday.  Those interested in riding together for the 22 mile drive to the tram can pair off.  Remember that participants can get off the tram and hike back at several different stops with hikes ranging from 3.8 to 0 miles.  Please make sure you are going with someone with similar hiking interests before you head out.  Let us know when you register for the conference if you plan to participate in the tour.  If we have 20 or more participants we need to rsvp with the tour company