20 Things to do near Tanque Verde Falls
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Chiva Falls
Mount Lemmon, Arizona
2.7 miles NEChiva 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 1.1 mi
La Milagrosa Canyon
Tucson, Arizona
4.9 miles NWLa 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...
Hike, Mountain Bike, Rock Climb, Swim
Cactus Forest Trail
Tucson, Arizona
5.0 miles SWPart 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 0.5-9.3 mi
Frog's Hollow
Vail, Arizona
6.4 miles NEFrog'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 2.4 mi
Sycamore Reservoir
Tucson, Arizona
6.6 miles NWSycamore 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
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, Arizona
8.3 miles NWSeven 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 1.0-7.5 mi
Hutch's Pool
Tucson, Arizona
10.0 miles NWHutch'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 2.7-3.5 mi
Seven Falls
Tucson, Arizona
10.0 miles NWSeven 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
Groves Park
Tucson, Arizona
11.3 miles SWGrassy park with several large mature trees. Play backwards for 18. Course map at 2nd website. Public (No Fee)
Disc Golf
Groves Park, East Juniper Drive, Tucson, AZ, USA
Tucson, Arizona
11.4 miles SWA mostly grassy recreation ground fenced in by a combination of bushy trees and cacti, Groves Park is one of the popular hot spots for Tucson Disc Golf Meet Up...
Disc Golf
Sears Park
Tucson, Arizona
12.0 miles W9 baskets. Dual tees make 18. Pink whiskers mark the front 9 tees and white whiskers mark the back 9 tees. Public (No Fee)
Disc Golf 1.0-1.2 mi
Maiden Pools
Tucson, Arizona
12.7 miles NWOver 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 3.6 mi
Lemmon Pools
Mount Lemmon, Arizona
13.1 miles NWHidden 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
Randolph Skatepark
Tucson, Arizona
14.6 miles WConcrete street course and vert ramps. The park is free to skate. During the school year it is open 2.30pm till dark, Monday to Friday
Skateboard
Sam Lena Park
Tucson, Arizona
16.1 miles WPlays around two baseball fields with giant lights for night play. 3 tees/hole makes for 18. Tees unmarked (some bricks in the ground - but map/guide necessary). 8' fence around both baseball...
Disc Golf 1.9 mi
Montrose Pool
Tucson, Arizona
18.5 miles NWMontrose 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 2.8-3.5 mi
Romero Pools
Tucson, Arizona
18.5 miles NWNestled 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
Santa Cruz River Park
Tucson, Arizona
19.0 miles WFairly open with numerous mesquites and palo verdes amidst various desert flora. Little cacti! Can be dusty when winds blow. Early morning/evening best. Long tees play 10,7,1. Course map at 2nd...
Disc Golf
Marana Rock Disc Golf Course
Tucson, Arizona
28.8 miles WWater detention basin with lots of elevation. Mature tamarisk trees provide shade and good obstacles. Scenic area. Wear shoes with good traction. Course map and info at web sites. Public (No Fee)
Disc Golf
Agua Caliente Hot Springs
Green Valley, Arizona
42.3 miles SWCLOSED. No more public access. Almost dry. Short hike down rough road into canyon with intermittent spring swimming hole and hot springs.
Hot Springs
