Photos: The beauty of Sabino Canyon
Arizona Daily Star photographers document Sabino Canyon National Recreation Area north of Tucson.
Sabino Canyon on Mother's Day 2018
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Sabino Canyon on Mother's Day 2018
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Sabino Canyon on Mother's Day 2018
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Sabino Canyon on Mother's Day 2018
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Sabino Canyon on Mother's Day 2018
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Cold mountain water streams through the creek bed at Sabino Canyon on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star
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Early morning walkers run over a bridge as water flows in Sabino Creek through Sabino Canyon. Monday March 22, 2010 Tucson, Arizona photo by: Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star Transmission MANDATORY CREDIT, NO SALES, NO MAG
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An overview of Sabino Canyon from the Rattlesnake Trail. Whether it is on the road or along a trail, there are plenty of sights to please and entice the senses. The photo was taken in Tucson, Ariz., on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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With the Visitor Center in the background, people come and go along Sabino Canyon. Whether it is on the road or along a trail, there are plenty of sights to please and entice the senses. The photo was taken in Tucson, Ariz., on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Brilliant fall colors brighten Sabino Canyon which can be a good place to go to work off those Thanksgiving dinner calories. Whether it is on the road or along a trail, there are plenty of sights to please and entice the senses. The photo was taken in Tucson, Ariz., on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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A Coues White-tailed deer pauses right next to the road at Sabino Canyon. Whether it is on the road or along a trail, there are plenty of sights to please and entice the senses. The photo was taken in Tucson, Ariz., on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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With water in the creek, it takes little effort to get off the beaten track in Sabino Canyon and just soak in the serenity. Whether it is on the road or along a trail, there are plenty of sights to please and entice the senses. The photo was taken in Tucson, Ariz., on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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A walker begins the long drop into Sabino Canyon which can be a good choice to as a means to work off those Thanksgiving dinner calories. Whether it is on the road or along a trail, there are plenty of sights to please and entice the senses. The photo was taken in Tucson, Ariz., on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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One of the trams drives down the road to Bear Canyon Trail through blooming palo verde trees and saguaros in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, Monday, April 28, 2014, Tucson, Ariz. Photo by Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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Water runs strong under a bridge in Sabino Canyon north of Tucson, AZ. The Canyon was free to the public today for Presidents Day. Photo taken Monday, February 16, 2015. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Water flow is strong in Sabino Creek through Sabino Canyon. Monday March 22, 2010 Tucson, Arizona photo by: Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star Transmission MANDATORY CREDIT, NO SALES, NO MAG
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Cesar Ramirez, 26, sits on a rock and listens to the water in Sabino Creek flow by him in Sabino Canyon. Ramirez said this is one of his favorite spots to come to sit and relax. Monday March 22, 2010 Tucson, Arizona photo by: Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star Transmission MANDATORY CREDIT, NO SALES, NO MAG
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Cesar Ramirez, 26, sits on a rock and listens to the water in Sabino Creek flow by him in Sabino Canyon. Ramirez said this is one of his favorite spots to come to sit and relax. Monday March 22, 2010 Tucson, Arizona photo by: Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star Transmission MANDATORY CREDIT, NO SALES, NO MAG
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The hunter's moon rises in the east in Sabino Canyon. The hunter's moon is the first full moon after the harvest moon and is usually in October. Tuesday October 14, 2008 on Tucson, Arizona photo by: Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star Transmission 142380 MANDATORY CREDIT, NO SALES, NO MAG
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The hunter's moon rises in the east in Sabino Canyon. The hunter's moon is the first full moon after the harvest moon and is usually in October. Tuesday October 14, 2008 in Tucson, Arizona photo by: Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star
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Sabino Canyon is an area of contrast where the desert meets the riparian area of Sabino Creek on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star Transmission number 154662 MANDATORY CREDIT, NO MAGAZINES, NO SALES
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Thimble Peak is reflected in the cool mountain water in the creek bed of Sabino Canyon on Wednesday, December 28, 2011, in Tucson, Ariz. Photo by A.E. Araiza/Arizona Daily Star Transmission number 154662 MANDATORY CREDIT, NO MAGAZINES, NO SALES
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Sun glows through the trees in Sabino Canyon north of Tucson, AZ. The Canyon was free to the public today for Presidents Day. Photo taken Monday, February 16, 2015. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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A scenic of the wall in Sabino Canyon north of Tucson, AZ. The Canyon was free to the public today for Presidents Day. Photo taken Monday, February 16, 2015. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Trees and shadows on the canyon walls make for beautiful design on an excellent day for a hike in Sabino Canyon north of Tucson, AZ. The Canyon was free to the public today for Presidents Day. Photo taken Monday, February 16, 2015. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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Sabino creek makes its way through the rocks in Sabino Canyon north of Tucson, AZ. The Canyon was free to the public today for Presidents Day. Photo taken Monday, February 16, 2015. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
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An excellent day for a hike in Sabino Canyon north of Tucson, AZ. The Canyon was free to the public today for Presidents Day. Photo taken Monday, February 16, 2015. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
Cactus forest in Sabino Canyon
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Sabino Canyon is a place of extensive saguaro forests and craggy mountain ridges.
Sabino Canyon sunset
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Seeing the sun set is just one way to enjoy Sabino Canyon.
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Crested Saguaro cactus on the Bajada Loop Trail in Sabino Canyon on Aug. 28, 2013. Photo by Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star
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Saguaros blooming in Sabino Canyon on April 25, 2013. Photo by Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star
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Saguaros blooming in Sabino Canyon on April 25, 2013. Photo by Doug Kreutz / Arizona Daily Star
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A new trail that connects the visitor's center with a new parking lot at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area on July 23, 2013. Photo by Doug Kreutz, Arizona Daily Star
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A new parking lot in front of the Southern Arizona Rescue Association at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area on July 23, 2013. Photo by Doug Kreutz, Arizona Daily Star
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Sabino Creek in Sabino Canyon on Jan. 20, 2013 . Photo by Doug Kreutz, Arizona Daily Star
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Sabino Creek in Sabino Canyon on Jan. 20, 2013 . Photo by Doug Kreutz, Arizona Daily Star
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Sabino Creek in Sabino Canyon on Jan. 20, 2013 . Photo by Doug Kreutz, Arizona Daily Star
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Sabino Creek in Sabino Canyon on Jan. 20, 2013 . Photo by Doug Kreutz, Arizona Daily Star
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Monsoon runoff flowing over the dam in Sabino Canyon Recreation Area on July 19, 2013. Photo by Doug Kreutz, Arizona Daily Star
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A walker begins the long drop into Sabino Canyon which can be a good choice to as a means to work off those extra calories. Whether it is on the road or along a trail, there are plenty of sights to please and entice the senses. The photo was taken in Tucson, Ariz., on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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With water in the creek, it takes little effort to get off the beaten track in Sabino Canyon and just soak in the serenity. Whether it is on the road or along a trail, there are plenty of sights to please and entice the senses. The photo was taken in Tucson, Ariz., on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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A Coues White-tailed deer pauses right next to the road at Sabino Canyon. Whether it is on the road or along a trail, there are plenty of sights to please and entice the senses. The photo was taken in Tucson, Ariz., on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
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Cool mountain water pours over some rocks and leaves inside the creek in Sabino Canyon. Whether it is on the road or along a trail, there are plenty of sights to please and entice the senses. The photo was taken in Tucson, Ariz., on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015. A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Hiking Sabino
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Hiking or biking in Sabino Canyon can be a good way to work off those Thanksgiving calories. Whether on the road or along a trail, there are plenty of sights to please and entice the senses.
Hiking Sabino
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Biking, hiking or running in Sabino Canyon can be a good way to work off those pesky Thanksgiving dinner calories.
Hiking Sabino
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Biking in Sabino Canyon can be a good way to work off those Thanksgiving dinner calories especially taking that steep climb out of the canyon.
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Cool mountain water pours over some rocks and leaves inside the creek in Sabino Canyon. Whether it is on the road or along a trail, there are plenty of sights to please and entice the senses.
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People come and go, alone or with friends, for a workout or just to take a stroll in Sabino Canyon where there are plenty of sights to please and entice the senses.
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Brilliant fall colors brighten Sabino Canyon which can be a good place to go to work off those Thanksgiving dinner calories.
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Saguaros line both sides of the road as people come and go along Sabino Canyon.
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The leaves from the trees that line the creek in Sabino Canyon add a ribbon of fall color as seen from the Rattlesnake Trail. Whether it is on the road or along a trail, there are plenty of sights to please and entice the senses.
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Hiking, biking or running with a baby stroller in Sabino Canyon can be a good way to work off those Thanksgiving dinner calories. Whether it is on the road or along a trail, there are plenty of sights to please and entice the senses.
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Winter resident Linda Mann from Pennsylvania pauses along the road as a roadrunner suns itself in the cool morning air at Sabino Canyon.
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Jeanne Walker, who just retired six days before after 28 years as a social worker, gets a drink on her way out of Sabino Canyon.
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Hikers in Sabino Canyon.
The forest and the trees
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See the forest and the trees in Sabino Canyon.
Beauty abounds
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There's knock-your-socks off beauty every place you look in Sabino Canyon.
Spend time in the interpretative center
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After spending time in the canyon, stop by the visitors center, which has an interpretative center explaining the history, geography, flora and wildlife of the canyon. There also is a gift shop with books, T-shirts and free info about Sabino Canyon and Mount Lemmon. (Our favorite T-shirt says "May the forest be with you." Hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas. (520) 749-7723.
Beach-front property is at stop 6
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This fine beach-front property is at stop on the Sabino Canyon shuttle line. It is shallow and ideal for kiddos.
The bridges of Sabino Canyon
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The Sabino Canyon main road crosses Sabino Creek over 9 stone bridges. The bridges and the Sabino Dam were built by the Works Progress Administration and Civilian Conservation Corporation.
Hike, bike or picnic
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The Sabino Canyon main road ascends from 2,800 to 3,300 feet and crosses Sabino Creek over 9 stone bridges. It is a favorite route for hikers and bicyclists, and casual picnickers, too.
Sabino Canyon tours
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The narrated 45-minute, 3.8 mile tram tour has nine stops with several restroom facilities and picnic grounds near Sabino Creek. The tram turns around at stop No. 9 and heads back down to the Visitor’s Center, at which point riders may remain on board and hike back down. Trams arrive about every 30 minutes.
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Sabino Canyon shuttle routes go into to Sabino and Bear canyons. There are nine stops on the Sabino Cayone route. Riders are able to get on and off at any of the stops, picnic, hike, splash and reboard the shuttle. Hours through mid-December are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekends. Cost is $10 adults, $5 children 3-12. Children 2 and under are free.
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Spending a day at Sabino Canyon is the perfect way to spend an autumn day.
Tranquil pool and a kiss of color
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A tranquil pool and a kiss of autumn color greeted hikers in Sabino Canyon on Monday afternoon. Photo by Doug Kreutz, Arizona Daily Star.
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You can find mica and garnets on the bottom of Sabino Creek in Sabino Canyon.
Mica and garnets at the bottom of Sabino Creek
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See the sparkles below the water? Find mica and garnets on the bottom of Sabino Creek in Sabino Canyon.
Pan for garnets in Sabino Canyon
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You can find mica and garnets on the bottom of Sabino Creek in Sabino Canyon.
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Water cascades over Sabino Dam in Sabino Canyon northeast of Tucson.
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The moon crests a canyon wall during a Sabino Canyon night hike. Tram rides are an option, too.
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