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Nati B.

@Natalia-BugedoSantiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile

Sabino National Park

Hi!!! I'm on Tucson for 2 months (studying...) and i would love to know the good places to go hiking around. I want to go to Sabino NP on Sunday because its the only place that i can get by public transportation (thats what i read, am i right?). I hope someone can give me some recommendations of the hiking or how to get there! Thanks :) Nati.

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Nati B.

@Natalia-BugedoSantiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile

Tank you!!! I apprecciate all the tips :) Nati.

Jono J.

@JBERGOTucson, Arizona, United States

Hey Nati, There are a ton of great hikes of all levels in the Catalinas (mountains directly north of Tucson). One of my favorites is Finger Rock Canyon to Mt. Kimball, as well as Blackett's ridge trail by Sabino Canyon.
There is a bunch of great info about most of the hikes around town here http://arizona.sierraclub.org/trail_guide/ If you'd like to check something out, I'd be up for going on a hike and have transportation. Just let me know.

Lucan Lohr

@LucanLohrSan Carlos, Sonora, Mexico

Hola nati te recomiendo que visites Sonora hay muchos lugares interesantes y desde Tucson llegas rapido en el bus :) eres bienvenida cuando qieras conocer San Carlos y pasear por las playas hermosas que tenemos aqui...espero que te la pases super en Tucson es Una ciudad Bonita a la cual voy seguido. Visita Los pueblos de tombstone y bisbee ;) Saludos!

Kay S.

@kaylastackTucson, Arizona, United States

Were you able to go hiking yesterday? Even Sabino Canyon is difficult to get to with public transportation, unfortunately, else I would go there a lot more often. When I ask for advice as to where to hike without a car, I'm told to go to Tumamoc Hill. It's nice, but I wouldn't call it a hike - just half an hour each way on a steep and very populated paved road. On the other hand, you can get there easily by bicycle, and I assume by public transportation, so I would recommend it if you want a nice hill you can reach by yourself (the view from the top is pretty great).

Timothy S.

@Tim-And-MurphyTucson, Arizona, United States

Hey Nati! I've really been enjoying exploring the Redington area - it is on the east side of Tucson, some surfers I had took their bikes to where Redington road turns to dirt and hiked from there. It is a bit of a trek but you can take the 109X bus to the end (Tanque Verde/Bear Canyon area) and then it is a 20-30min bike ride east down Tanque Verde to Redington road; which is already a popular bike path.

Or find someone with a truck!

Cheers!

Glenn H.

@glenn35859778Tucson, Arizona, United States

Hi Nati, If you'd like to get out of town and hike, early next week I need to go to Nogales. There is Mt Wrightson, Madera Canyon, Pena Blanca Lake, Red Mt Lookout and more along the way. I ride a BMW motorcycle and have extra gear. Hace muchos anos visitaba Santiago y mucho mas. Dentro de unos anos voy a hubilarme y trabajar como voluntario por algunos lugares en America del Sur.

Chao, Glenn

francy L.

@FRANCY.LUNAYpsilanti, Michigan, United States

Hi Nati! I also enjoy hiking. I love Finger Rock Trail, Sweetwater Trailhead, and the many there are in the Catalina mountains. I am not sure about public transportation; however, if you want, we can exchange contact info and we can go hike together some time. Let me know! I'm a 23 yo female, going to school, and part time work.