Discussion for Sabino Canyon Trail #23—conditions, questions, and the historic corridor that follows the canyon toward higher ground and deeper shade.

❖ Sabino Canyon Trail #23 Page

A classic corridor trail that follows Sabino Creek before rising into open desert and wider views, shifting between cool pockets of shade and long exposed stretches. Sabino Canyon Trail intersects with Creek Trail 52A, connects to Phoneline Trail, and eventually joins the Arizona Trail. It forms part of the long, steady route that leads hikers toward Hutch’s Pools—one of the canyon’s most iconic destinations.

Points of Interest

Arizona Trail ▲ Coordinates

Popular Strava Routes

The story of this trail continues—updates will follow.

Misc

Intersections define this trail: Creek Trail 52A near the lower corridor, Phoneline as you rise, and the Arizona Trail farther out. Sabino Canyon Trail is a spine connecting everything.

This route is one of the classic approaches to Hutch’s Pools. The journey is long, quiet, and full of subtle elevation gains that take their toll if you aren’t ready.  Shade appears in short bursts along the creek and in the folds of the canyon wall. Don’t count on it to last.  Look for the way the canyon walls funnel sound. A creek can seem close, then vanish in silence when the trail bends.