Seven Cataracts
Tucson, Arizona
| Address: | Seven Cataracts, Arizona 85619, USA |
| GPS: |
32°21'43.3"N 110°43'35.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
Waterfalls Rocks
Canyoneer, Hike, and Swim
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 falls. There's not an official trail to reach the falls, so it will be an offroad experience.
The falls can be seen from the Catalina Highway pulloff point after rainfall. Note that this waterfall is different from Seven Falls, also within Coronado National Forest.
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Tucson, Arizona
- Head west on E Broadway Blvd toward S Country Club Rd (39 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto N Country Club Rd (1.0 mi)
- Turn right onto E Speedway Blvd (4.0 mi)
- Turn left onto N Wilmot Rd (0.5 mi)
- Continue onto E Tanque Verde Rd (1.7 mi)
- Keep left to stay on E Tanque Verde Rd (2.1 mi)
- Turn left onto E Catalina Hwy (4.5 mi)
- Continue onto E Mt Lemmon Hwy (9.2 mi)
The most commonly used canyoneering route to Seven Cataracts begins at Windy Point Vista, not the Seven Cataracts Viewpoint. Both viewpoints are located to the side of Mt. Lemmon Highway.
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