Sabino Canyon, Tucson
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
