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Summary: First you should stop into the Sabino Canyon Visitors Center and wet your appetite for the Sonoran Desert on the multitde of displays and reference material. What follows is an easy yet visually stunning trek that will take you through all that our wonderful desert has to offer. From bobcats to deer and everything in between, your eyes and your camera are sure to get their moneys worth. The terrain is fairly flat, and most people do just fine in a pair of jogging shoes, it goes without saying to bring some water, and in the summer....bring twice as much. All ages appreciate this trail, and on the weekends you'll have plenty of company. A small fee is necessary to enter the park, but keep in mind, your pass is also valid at Mount Lemmon and Madera Canyon. Trailhead: From downtown Tucson, take Oracle Road (U.S. 89) North, and turn right at Ina Road (East). Follow Ina road which will turn into Skyline Road, and then turns into Sunrise Road. Sunrise will dead-end at Sabino Canyon Road, turn left and the entrance to the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area will be on your right. (Lat:32.19 Lon:-110.49) Trail Guides for Phoneline Trail: Tucson Hiking Guide by Betty Leavengood (Pruett Publishing Companey) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Catalina Ranger District 520 388 8300 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by John McKenna, who has posted 8 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Richard on 5/10/2007 The 750 ft. elevation gain description is contradictary to the side bar elevation for this hike
Reviewed by wjm on 2/25/2007 The upper portion of this trail is closed due to heavy rainfall erosion. Lower portion is still open. 
Reviewed by FJT on 3/6/2006 I would classify this more as a moderate hike than easy, due to the gain in elevation and the very narrow trail at some points (be careful). But the view of the canyon is excellent. We took the trail in, and then walked the road back down.
Reviewed by LAS on 2/27/2006 lovely hike, enough climb, good views, not too hot if you go early
Reviewed by Marc on 2/26/2006 The Historic Sabino Trail is opened. U can find it after mile marker 3 on the sabino canyon road. Tough climb.
Reviewed by Marc on 10/2/2005 Fun hike but a bit long. We get the idea. There is a large rock slide in the middle which takes some navigating to get around. There is a new trail under construction on the north end which can make the hike a bit more interesting. On that trail wear long pants.
Reviewed by Pat on 2/28/2005 You can hike this trail one way, which most people do. You take the tram ($7.50) to the end of the line (the 9th stop)and then you hike back on the trail to the first tram stop. It's a little over 4 miles. It starts with a steep climb with switchbacks, somewhat rocky, then becomes flat and more sandy for about 3 miles before descending. Most of the time you are high up, looking down at the tram road below. We did it in a beautiful day in February, but it would be hot in the summer. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||