Sabino Canyon, Tucson

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Sabino Canyon is about an hour from Tucson.  You could spend a whole day there: tram ride to the top- you can get off along the way- or ride all the way to the top and walk back down or wander along the paths into the canyon.  There's a 5 mile hike from the top, winding around the mountain and ending at the bottom; it takes about 5 hours!  Needless to say, we opted to stay on the path and meander down to the bottom....pausing to take advantage of the scenery or small waterfalls and brooks..there was even a small, sandy beach area and you could stick your hot toes in the cold water. 

Picnic tables are scattered throughout the canyon and water spigots are found at a couple of the tram stops.

Sabino Canyon should be on your "to do  list" when visiting Tucson