La Milagrosa Canyon - Hike, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb, and Swim near Tucson, Arizona
12985 E Horsehead Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749, USA,Tucson,Arizona
32.298214, -110.730766
12.6 miles NE of Tucson, Arizona
Address: 12985 E Horsehead Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749, USA
GPS: 32°17'53.6"N 110°43'50.8"W
Maps | Directions
State: Arizona
Trail Length: 2.90 miles
Trail Type: Out & Back
Hike Difficulty: Intermediate
Elevation Gain: 345 feet
Trails/Routes: 1.1 mi

Waterfalls Rocks

Hike, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb, and Swim

La Milagrosa Canyon is a hidden gem just east of Tucson, Arizona and north of the Tanque Verde area. It features many rock-climbing walls, and even a seasonal waterfall with pools for swimming, best accessed by hiking. The waterfall may dry up depending on how long it's been since the last rainfall. Access to the pools will require scrambling over some boulders, especially if you're trying to reach one of the top two pools. 

There is little to no sun on this hike, so be sure to take plenty of water and a hat. Like many such destinations in Arizona, this arena is best enjoyed in the fall, winter, or spring to avoid the summer heat. Though it is common to visit the canyon pools shortly after rainfall, take care to watch the local weather conditions to avoid a potential flash flood, which can be deadly.

2.0K Written by camilledupar

Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.

Read More

Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

Read More
  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Tucson, Arizona

  1. Head west on E Broadway Blvd toward S Country Club Rd (39 ft)
  2. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto N Country Club Rd (1.0 mi)
  3. Turn right onto E Speedway Blvd (4.0 mi)
  4. Turn left onto N Wilmot Rd (0.5 mi)
  5. Continue onto E Tanque Verde Rd (1.7 mi)
  6. Keep left to stay on E Tanque Verde Rd (2.1 mi)
  7. Turn left onto E Catalina Hwy (3.7 mi)
  8. Turn right onto E Snyder Rd (1.3 mi)
  9. Turn left onto N Avenida De Suzenu (0.3 mi)
or

The nearest place to park is within town a little ways; there is not a formal lot, so you'll have to park on the street before starting out. You have to follow a dirt road for a while on foot before reaching the canyon.

From town, head north on the Catalina Highway as if going up Mt Lemmon. Before the base of the mountain, turn right (east) onto Snyder Road. Follow Snyder east to Suzenu Rd. and turn left. Drive to the end of Suzenu, and park off the road near the large gate. From the gate, hike east down a long, straight dirt road. After about ten minutes of hiking, pass through a chained gate and cross the bed of Molino Creek. Follow the road up a hill until you can see Agua Caliente Creek to the south. Courtesy of mountainproject.com

to add photos & videos and suggest edits

Guest Review/Comments

/5
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Edit Review Delete Review
Reply Cancel
Tucson Hikes - Agua Caliente La Milagrosa Loop - i by Dean Cooper
La Milagrosa Canyon Creek by mn survivor Tucson: La milagrosa loop by efmerusa
2.0K

Added by camilledupar

Trails

Distance ?

1.1 miles

Elevation Gain ?

91 feet

Real Ascent ?

220 feet

Real Descent ?

129 feet

Avg Grade (1°)

2%

Grade (-22° to 24°)

-40% to 44%

Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.

Other Rock Climbing Walls, Mountain Bike Trails, Swimming Holes, and Hiking Trails Nearby

Add Location 2.4 mi

Sycamore Reservoir

Tucson, Arizona

2.7 miles N

Sycamore Reservoir is a small lake up in Bear Canyon on Mount Lemmon that was originally a water source for an abandoned prison camp. Nowadays, the lake is great for recreation, complete with a...

Hike, Swim

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

Seven Cataracts

Tucson, Arizona

4.4 miles N

Seven Cataracts is a set of waterfalls located within Willow Canyon near Tucson, Arizona. The best way to reach the pools at the bottom involve some canyoneering to maneuver down the rocks along the...

Canyoneer, Hike, Swim

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

canyoneer Canyon

0.9 mi

Tanque Verde Falls

Tucson, Arizona

4.9 miles SE

Tanque Verde Falls are a set of waterfalls and pools inside of Tanque Verde Canyon near Tucson, Arizona. The canyon is located within Coronado National Forest. There is a parking area on the...

Hike, Swim

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

1.0-7.5 mi

Hutch's Pool

Tucson, Arizona

5.4 miles W

Hutch's Pool is a popular destination near Tucson, Arizona. Famed for its cool water in the desert heat, the pool is an 8-mile hike round trip into the canyons and mountains of Sabino Canyon...

Hike, Swim

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

2.7-3.5 mi

Seven Falls

Tucson, Arizona

5.5 miles W

Seven Falls is a waterfall located in the Sabino Canyon near Tucson, Arizona. It's a great hike and a fun swimming hole, and listed often as one of the best or most popular activities of the...

Hike, Swim

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

4.4 mi

Chiva Falls

Mount Lemmon, Arizona

5.8 miles E

Chiva Falls is a waterfall nestled within Coronado National Forest. The path to get there is quite rocky, proving a favorite for mountain biking and motorized vehicles, although hiking is also...

Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

Cactus Forest Trail

Tucson, Arizona

6.8 miles S

Part of the approximately 10-mile Cactus Forest Trail runs through Saguaro National Park East and provides a nice landscape introduction for newcomers to the desert. A 2.5 mile dirt trail that...

Hike, Mountain Bike

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

hike Hiking Trail

1.0-1.2 mi

Maiden Pools

Tucson, Arizona

7.9 miles NW

Over the course of time, the Ventana Stream has exposed the canyon’s base granite, and then smoothed and formed into a series of small pools -- now called the Maiden Pools. With...

Hike, Rock Climb, Swim

rock climb Rock Climbing Wall

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

3.6 mi

Lemmon Pools

Mount Lemmon, Arizona

9.1 miles N

Hidden among the trees and boulders of Mount Lemmon lies Lemmon Pools, a swimming hole near the Santa Catalina Mountains and Mount Lemmon itself. It's about 8.5 miles round trip to the pools and...

Hike, Swim

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

0.5-9.3 mi

Frog's Hollow

Vail, Arizona

9.2 miles E

Frog's Hollow is a little-known swimming hole located along the Arizona Trail in the Upper Tanque Verde Canyon near Tucson, Arizona. It is found by hiking or mountain biking along the Arizona or...

Hike, Mountain Bike, Swim

mountain bike Mountain Bike Trail

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

2.8-3.5 mi

Romero Pools

Tucson, Arizona

13.6 miles NW

Nestled in Arizona's Catalina State Park, just north of Tuscon, are the Romero Pools. The pools are accessible by a hike through Romero Canyon that takes an average of two hours. The hike gets...

Hike, Swim

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

1.9 mi

Montrose Pool

Tucson, Arizona

13.6 miles NW

Montrose Pool is a seasonal catchment accessable through the Romero Canyon trail in Catalina State Park, Arizona. The pool fills up after rain, but is often dry. The trailhead is the same...

Hike, Swim

swim Swimming Hole

hike Hiking Trail

More Similar Arenas Near La Milagrosa Canyon:

Rock Climbing Walls Mountain Bike Trails Swimming Holes Hiking Trails Things to Do

Embed Arena

Where do you plan to embed this code?

<script src="https://www.freearenas.com/embed/a15130083"></script>

Copy
×
loading...

Edit Your Experience

Log Your Visit to This Location

We've logged that you went. Is there anything else you want to add?

Thank you for your review/comment

We've recorded your comments. Is there anything else you want to add?

By recording your visit on FreeArenas.com, you'll have a collection of all the great places you've been and provide valuable information for yourself and others in the future.

Have you been to this location?

/5
Cancel

Donate to the Cause

Help us inspire and inform every person to enjoy life and the great outdoors in a responsible way. There's a lot of ways to do this. Here's a few ways we're working on our mission right now: Providing information, Building and maintaining local trails, Helping and teaching kids to fix their bikes, Cleaning up local parks to provide safe and clean places to enjoy nature. Learn More

Update Review

/5

New Collection

Add an Arena

Just some quick info about this location to get started...