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4 April 2022
Tucson, Arizona is the place to be if you’re looking for diverse trails where you can do anything from walking among the cactuses or strolling through the tall pine trees. Tucson offers a wide selection of trails, both short and long. You can spend your day on some modest hiking or challenge yourself with massive elevations, unlike anything you’ve tried before.
Simply put, Tucson is the best choice if you’re craving a one-of-a-kind hiking experience by yourself or with your family. These trails are a must-visit when you’re in Arizona:
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This trail near Tucson, Arizona, is an out-and-back trail of 8.30 miles. It takes, on average, 4 h 2 min to complete this moderately challenging route. There are many hikers and walkers in this area, so you will likely encounter others while exploring. Visitors can enjoy the trail at any time of the year.
Discover this 17.40 mile, out and back trail near Tucson, Arizona. The average time to complete the route is 10 h 51 min. There are a lot of people who explore this area either on foot, mountain biking, or road biking, so you’ll likely encounter them as you explore. March through October are the best months to travel this trail.
The out and back trail near Catalina, Arizona is 5.50 miles long. In general, it takes about 3 hours and 6 minutes to complete this route. You will likely encounter other people while you explore this area, since hiking, horseback riding, and trail running are very popular activities here. The best time to visit this trail is from September to May.
This trail near Tucson, Arizona, is an out-and-back trail measuring 0.80 miles. The average time for completing this route is 21 minutes. During your exploration, you’re likely to encounter other people since this is a very popular area for hiking, walking, and other nature excursions. The trail is open year-round and worth visiting at any time.
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The trail near Tucson, Arizona, has an out and back distance of 3.10 miles. It takes an average of one hour and 45 minutes to complete this moderately challenging route. Since this is a very popular hiking, running, and walking area, you’re likely to run into others while exploring. September through May are the best months to visit this trail.
This trail in Tucson, Arizona is 6.80 miles long and out and back. The average time it takes to complete the route is 3 h 22 min. It is considered a moderately challenging route. You may encounter other people while exploring this popular hiking and walking area. This trail is open year-round and is a beautiful place to visit at any time.
This trail near Tucson is 5.70 miles out and back. On average, it takes 3 h 30 min for this route to be completed. You are likely to encounter other hikers while exploring this popular area. October through May are the best months to visit this trail.
Arizona has long been a popular destination for hikers and the reason why is not hard to see. Its diverse trails offer all hikers, beginner or seasoned, something to enjoy. Make sure to check out the popular trails above the next time you’re in Tucson for some hiking.
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