December 29, 2024
Tucson area hikes - Catalinas - Esperero Canyon
This is a worthwhile hike into an interesting area.
You park in the regular Sabino Canyon parking lot, and begin hiking up the road to
Sabino Canyon. You pass an island in the road and you pass the Cactus Picnic Area.
Maybe 75 yards beyond the Cactus Picnic Area you will see signs for the Esperero Trail.
This is a superb route to the top of Cathedral Rock (16.5 miles round trip with 5000 feet of
elevation gain). Done in a day, this is "one of the most difficult trails in Southern Arizona".
Bridal Veil Falls at about 5600 feet elevation makes an 11 mile round trip.
Camping is possible at "Geronimo Meadows" and at Bridal Veil Falls.
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