Shuttle Stop 9 Trailhead
The canyon itself has been closed to private vehicles since 1978. However, you can still visit Sabino Canyon in an emission-free, open-air Sabino Canyon Crawler or Bear Canyon shuttle. Along the 1-hour round trip route for Sabino Canyon enjoy an audio tour or get off at one of the nine shuttle stops. Times, pricing, and tickets are available online.
This is the trailhead for Sabino Canyon Trail #23 that takes you up into the Pusch Ridge Wilderness and towards Mount Lemmon.
Active Alerts
General Information
Open 24 hours/day
Day Use:
$8 per vehicle per day
$10 per vehicle per week
Address: 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Rd., Tucson, AZ 85750
Phone: (520) 749-8700
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 32.34388889
Longitude: -110.7797222
Facility and Amenity Information
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Biking - Road Cycling Info
E-Bikes are prohibited within the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area and bicycles are not permitted off the paved roadways.
Road bicycling hours: Before 9:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m., Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Road bicycling is prohibited on Wednesday and Saturday.
Recreation Groups
The Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is comprised of multiple trails and recreational opportunities.