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Discover the best Tucson hikes filled with saguaro cacti, petroglyphs, and waterfalls for your next Tucson hiking adventure.

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Nestled in the heart of the Sonoran Desert and surrounded by four different mountain ranges, Tucson, Arizona offers visitors one of the most iconic landscapes in the country.

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From sprawling vistas full of ancient saguaro cacti to seemingly secret desert oases’ and high-elevation forests, Tucson has a wide variety of options for hikers looking to get outside.

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Honey Bee Canyon North

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King Canyon

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Tanque Verde

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Desert Loop

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Seven Falls Trail

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