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Summary: This easy hike is perfect for a family outing, or early evening nature walk. From the parking lot head under the Ranco Vistoso Blvd. bridge, which will drop you down into a dry wash bed. For the rest of the hike follow the weaving dry wash bed until it dead ends at a 7' cement wall. Enjoy the great views: interesting rock formations, tall cactus and occasional glimpse of the Pusch Ridge Mountains. Trail runners will enjoy this pleasent hike, since the ground is nice and soft. Trailhead: Take Oracle Rd. north from Ina about 7 miles to Rancho Vistoso Blvd., go left (west) 3.1 miles to a very nice parking area on your left (you will need to make a U turn around the median). At the parking lot is bathrooms, water fountain, and a few small tables. There are two trails leading from the parking lot, one heads south past the bathrooms and the other North, underneath the Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Bridge. (Lat:32.46895 Lon:-110.96732) Trail Guides for HoneyBee Canyon (North) Trail: Tucson Hiking Guide by Betty Leavengood (Pruett Publishing Company) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: 229-5050 Oro ValleyParks & Recreation Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Lawrence Knight, who has posted 5 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Christie on 1/17/2009 I enjoy Honey Bee trail because it's dog friendly, quiet and serene. We would have taken our daughter when she was a tot if it had been available back then, so I recommend it for families. If you don't mind a bit sand in your shoes, then this is a lovely way to spend a couple of hours getting some fresh air and exercise. Perfect for the winter months. If you take your dog, bring a bag to clean up after him as none of us likes to step in it. Have fun! 
Reviewed by Tucson Trina on 9/15/2008 This trail is near our house and we had a bit of confusion finding it. There is no sign indicating there is a trail. The parking lot is marked "park entrance". There is a sidewalk down about 100' to the two ramadas separated by a fairly large space. Each ramada contains four nice picnic tables and benches and a BBQ. Very well maintained. There's a clean, well supplied toilet very nearby. The north trailhead is very close to the ramadas. We crossed under the bridge and remarked that it was nice and cool under there (this is mid-September). The wash is sandy and I got a lot of it in my shoes. Easy walk. We had a little water in some areas. We got up to the petroglyphs in about 25 mins. Whole trip took under an hour. We enjoyed it. 
Reviewed by gc on 3/31/2008 Hiked this trail yesterday about 10 am. It was a nice walk. The weather was nice but breezy. It had water trickling with little pools along the way. Didn't see any wild life or petroglyphs just two little circles on a rock about 10 yards from the end of the trail which is indicated by a man made wall. Don't get confused by the wall that has been washed out about 1/4 of a mile before you reach the end. It was a nice walk but once is enough.
Reviewed by Toivo on 5/7/2006 Trail was a little spooky at night, we hiked from 11:30pm to 1am. Couldn't find trailheads and had to bushwhack 50 feet to get into the wash. Saw no tarantulas, but did see a great many bats. Soft and easy walking with lots of sand getting into our shoes! The petroglyphs were very cool - many stylized glyphs and on the right, a large clear picture of an owl. Petroglyphs are located on the left side of the trail as you go up, no more than 200 feet before the trail ends.
Reviewed by Mark B on 2/26/2005 Fun family hike with great scenery. Highlight was the Hohokam petroglyphs located approximately 35 minutes in to the hike. 
Reviewed by Batina on 9/11/2004 This trail blows. Not only was the street closed, but we saw many trantulas. Scary! P.S. Avoid hiking this trail at midnight.
Reviewed by lynn on 3/15/2004 Can make it as easy or as challenging as you like. Petroglyphs visible at far north end of canyon trail. Recent improvements at parking area include: sign noting turn-out for Honeybee, paved/handicap parking, covered ramada picnicing, restrooms. Bring your own water. A couple of trail choices: West trailhead connects directly with main wash trail; East trailhead meanders a little and through a cave/tunnel before connecting to main wash trail. Neither trailheads have directional signs, so just remember to walk north toward street bridge once you're in the main wash. Wildlife abundant. Fairly level walking, through sandy & rocky area. Little shade. Avoid during rainy season, July - Sept, for flash floods.
Reviewed by Randall on 8/23/2003 Used this hike on 8-23, starting at 6:30am until 9:00am. Took my three children ages 10, 8, 7. Enjoyed thoroughly. Trails are good enough we were not bushwacking, but it was wild enough to feel away from things. Saw Great Horned Owls along the path, Tarantula and 1 Gila Monster, along with many other birds, a honey bee hive in the rock cliff andnumerous butterflies. We didn't reach the end. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Arizona Hiking, Arizona Trails, Arizona Hikes, Pima County Hiking, Pima County Trails, Pima County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||