Discussion for the Phoneline Loop (CCW) Route — conditions, questions, and the shifting traverse above Sabino Canyon’s long spine.

❖ Phoneline Loop CCW

AA classic Sabino route that climbs quickly onto the ridgeline, carrying you above the canyon floor and into the exposed, sunlit miles that define the Phoneline experience. Moving counter-clockwise, the loop begins with a patient rise before settling into the long, undulating traverse toward the high overlook points.

This direction emphasizes the slow reveal: the canyon widens beneath you, the walls change shape, and the desert’s stillness becomes your companion. The descent returns you through the lower washes and soft sand, stitching you back into the rhythm of Sabino Canyon. It’s a route shaped by heat, openness, and perspective.

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