On our last day in Tucson we drove out to Sabino Canyon, A Desert Oasis.
A short history of it 12000 A.D. Columbia mammoth roamed here; 1200 A.D. Irrigation dams were placed in the creek by Hohokam Indians. In the 1870's pony soldiers from Fort Lowell enjoyed horseback excursions to the “ol' swimmin' hole' still in use today. In the 1930's 180 bridges were built and 3.8 miles of road up into the Santa Catalina Mountains. Many varieties of birds, deer, and other animals make their home here in the Coronada National Forest. Hiking trails and picnic areas abound in the canyon.
We paid $5.00 for a day pass into the park and then $16.00 for the 3.8 mile shuttle ride to Sabino Canyon Trail Head at the end of the road where trails spread out in all directions. Along the way there were 9 unloading and loading stations. Almost everyone, many other tourists and hikers, like us rode all the way to the top.
Several passengers got off the bus and hiked on the many trails available or walked back down the road. Many others were seen walking in both direction. Others stayed on the bus and made the return trip down.
There are nine shuttle stops along the way that could be taken to travel in what ever direction one wished. To really enjoy the area and the hiking opportunities one would have to visit this park more an once.
We took many pictures and videos as we rode up in the shuttle and shuffled down the road. We got to the number 4 shuttle stop and took the ride down to the launching area. We could have gone all the way however, we were pressed for time to return to our trailer.
All in all it was a wonderful way to be out in the sunshine and enjoying nature.
Until next time remember "Discover It and Live It"
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