Join Sabino Canyon Naturalists on Friday hikes in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, all open to the public. Friday Hikes will be every first and third Friday of the month (“Let’s Explore Sabino” hikes are held on the second and fourth Fridays). Start times are not the same for all hikes, due to varying starting locations.
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Today’s Hike: Sunset-Aspen Trails
Join us for our first fall Friday Hike. This is an out and back hike along the Sunset Trail, crossing Sabino Creek at Marshall Gulch, then climbing a short distance up the Aspen Trail. We will break for a snack near a scenic rocky outcrop, overlooking the creek below. The aspen trees will be transforming into their beautiful fall colors. Restroom near trailhead parking area. Approximately 4 miles and 500-foot elevation gain.
Meet at 7:45 am for signup and briefing at the Sunset trailhead parking lot at approximately milepost 22.9, on the left side of the Catalina Highway.
Option to meet by 6:45 am at the parking lot near the McDonald’s on Tanque Verde and Catalina Highway, for a volunteer carpool/caravan to the trailhead. We leave the parking lot promptly at 7 am.
Questions? Contact Beatriz at fridayhikes@sabinonaturalists.org.
About the Friday hikes:
– All hikes are open to the public, free and guided, with no reservations required. Forest Service fees at parking lots may apply: $8 day pass per car or an appropriate Interagency Pass.
– Hikes are NOT “nature walks”; rough and often steep terrain can be expected.
– Hiking distance listed is roundtrip unless otherwise noted.
– Please bring plenty of water and a snack or lunch for longer hikes.
– Hiking boots or comfortable footwear and hiking poles are recommended.
– No pets. No smoking.
– Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
– Cell phones for emergencies only.
– Subject to last minute cancellation due to inclement weather or road closure. Call Catalina Highway closure information at 520-351-8844 or check the website calendar at https://www.sabinonaturalists.org on the morning of the hike for closures.