Within a mile, Seven Falls, one of the Tucson area's most picturesque spots, lies below the trail. On any warm day, you're likely to spot clusters of sunbathers stretched out on the rock shelves. The pair had flown out of a snowbound Chicago for a few days in the sun. After passing Seven Falls, the trail soon drops into the canyon and crosses the creek seven times, which can take some agile rock-hopping if the water's high. The distance to the Sabino Canyon Visitors Center from the Bear Canyon Trail is about a mile and half.
Hikers can return on a series of well-marked trails, or take the shuttle.
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