Don't tell anyone, but the best part of the incomparable Loop trail is in Oro Valley, not in…read moreTucson. Pick up the Loop OV spur on Rancho Vistoso blvd just east of the Big Wash (if you hit Innovation Park Dr you've missed it) and ride down the best hill in Tucson to Tangerine. The views of Pusch Ridge at sunrise are incomparable. Then continue for miles of beautiful off-road trail along the CDO wash until you go beneath I10. From there you can go north to Marana, or south to pick up the Rillito or continue south along the Santa Cruz. The OV Loop trails are pretty much all I ride on anymore. You get seriously spoiled not having to worry about getting hit by a car.

Love The Loop! 3000 miles on 8/16/2026! This is definitely a treasure in Tucson. Just be smart…read moreabout your timing and pay attention to your surroundings.

I can not believe there isn't a review about this already. I went here for the first time with my…read morecousin last Wednesday and we had a great time! There were a lot of people and everyone was friendly and willing to point me in the right direction. There were an amazing number of activities to choose from. You could run or walk 3 miles off the property, learn how to "speed walk" or do a "walk-out" for 1.5 miles on the property, or take Thai Chi class. There was also a 30 minute warm up lead by a local personal trainer. All for free! We started with the warm-up and it really got our heart rate going. It was a perfect start to get us going and there were around 20 other people participating. Then we decided to join in the "walk-out" group. The leaders were fun and friendly and directed us to do small workouts as we completed our 1.5 mile loops of walking on the grounds. The best part of the walk-out was the stair challenge at the end. I was amazed at the number of 50 somethings doing 10 or more stair reps at the end, and there was a prize! Afterwards, the director of the program handed out T-shirts and recognized those who had been attending 8 or more times. Some people were on their 50th or more, so there are a lot of people sticking to this event. I will definitely be return to this every Wednesday, it was a fun way to work out and not realize you were working out.

MMLE meets once a week on Wednesdays at around 5PM. It's a group run/walk, and afterwards there is…read morea raffle. Local businesses donate items/gift certificates to give away, and when you sign in to MMLE and get the MMLE stamp, you are eligible to deals at the restaurants in La Encantada. Most of the deals are 10% off your meal, which is great for some of the priceyer restaurants like North! After 8 times at MMLE, you get a free t-shirt and after 15 times, you get a free visor. If you are truly dedicated, after 50 visits you get a MMLE pin! It's a great way to get to know your community and add some activity to your work week. Now get off Yelp, GET OUT and come to MMLE! :)

First part of the trail (about 1 mile) is relatively flat but also next to a fence. After that you…read morestart to climb and about 0.5 to 0.75 of a mile after that it really starts to get steep as you switchback up the canyon walls to get to a first ridge. At that 0.75 mile point the trail is starting to get more poorly marked as well as we assume a lot of folks turn around near there and don't go all the way up. It's a decent spot to stop at, there is a small area with flat boulders you can sit on and catch a good view of the canyon to the south. There is no water, restrooms or rest area so come ready to hike and leave plenty of water in your car for your return.

One afternoon several friends and I wanted to go for a hike; we chose Ventana Canyon as a hiking…read moredestination chiefly because its supposed to be easy enough for beginners, but challenging enough for the more experienced among us. Long story short - there really isn't anything much here to challenge anyone who is any kind of intermediate or advanced hiker. It's also probably safe to say that calling it a Trail is overly generous; throughout most of the ground we covered what was allegedly a trail was just a rocky, narrow pseudo-path. Tip: If you happen to come here on one of Tucson's infrequent rainy days, the rocks can become quite slippery and maybe even a little dangerous. Bottom line: If you're a beginning hiker then this "trail" is quite doable and safe, as long as it's not raining. If you're an intermediate to advanced hiker and you want to get some sweat on, you should probably seek your challenges elsewhere.

This trailhead is also a beautiful lookout spot! We stopped here for the views…read more Desert scenery is the best !

This trail is so nice and perfect for all. This is not a dog friendly trail as dogs are not…read moreallowed. The distance in and back is not too bad (around 2.6 miles) and the level is pretty easy so my young kids and our family had no trouble with it. The scenery is breathtaking as wild flowers are in bloom and you're surrounded by towering saguaros and mountains. It is so picturesque. The trail leads to the Bowen Stone House / Bowen Homestead which is a cool landmark to learn about and to visit. There is a small amount of parking before the trail. If you're looking for a nice and easy trail to get outside with, you can't go wrong with this one.

Tucson Mountain Stables is tucked away behind White Stallion Ranch. Booking was super easy. I…read moreplaced a phone call, spoke to Bob, and made the reservation. He was quite friendly and provided specific directions to the location. Google Maps will get you there. Signage is minimal so drive slowly so you don't miss the entrance. Upon arrival, we checked in and were paired with a horse. I had the pleasure of riding Gunsmoke. After a brief tutorial (left, right, stop, and go), we were ready to ride off into the sunset. Parts of the terrain were a bit rocky, which was a little intimidating, but Gunsmoke was able to navigate without any difficulty. Our guide was friendly and attentive. Definitely add TMS to your activity list if you're ever in the area! Our guide was super friendly and attentive.

An amazing experience was had…read more This is located near the dude ranch. Reservations are a must. We reserved for the sunset ride. We were quickly given an easy 1-2-3 of steering and handling the horse. I had the pleasure of riding atop of Romeo. The staff were pretty reserved and friendly. The ride was about 1.5 hours long thru a desert path. It was amazing to see the horses navigate in incline and descent rocky terrain. They would halt or slow down walking until they got good footing. Depending on the weather bringing sun shades, water, mask for dusk, proper attire would be recommended. However, I was not fully prepared. With that being said I still was ok without and had an amazing time anyway.

Not one that I do real often, as I am not a big fan of the first mile or two "approach". Very…read morerocky and uneven. Once you start climbing the canyon it's fabulous. The canyon is half of the best challenging loop hike in Tucson: up Pima Canyon, down Finger Rock (or vice versa). You better be in shape for this one. Pima Canyon boasts some of the best (free) access of the Catalina trailheads. You can get there by going east on Magee from Oracle Rd, or north from Sunrise/Ina. This makes it easier to get to for us Oro Valley dwellers. This trail is *very* popular. Despite the generous parking lot it can get filled by 9AM forcing you to park on the road, so get there early.

Hubby and I were exploring the cool city of Tucson and we were checking out some of the beautiful…read morehomes in the foothills when we came across this trail. We decided to check it out and see if we could catch a sunset. There are multiples trails that veer off this trail and it is recommended to have a compass with you as the sometimes the trails are not well marked. As you ascend, the Saguaros dot the landscape along with the wildflowers. Lots of solid and loose rock on the trail so be sure to have on good trail shoes or hiking boots. Although, we were not able to hike as far as we would have liked due to the sun setting, we still were able to catch a nice view of Tucson. I appreciate that this trail begins within a beautiful neighborhood. How lucky are these people?! It's like step out of your backyard into mother nature!

What a huge disappointment! I purchased four tickets for the…read moreCrawler for May 4, 2026 for 1:30pm. Two tickets were for my visiting brother and his girlfriend. We were early as two people in our party were handicaped and I wanted to make sure we could get good seats together. When it was time to load on the Crawler we all got into our seats, happy. Then the uncaring driver says we all have to get off "because that Crawler had be "charged". On top of all of us having to get off, now we were not in a position to get decent seats. Then the driver rolls up a tiny stretched golf cart, so small that only three people could fit in a row of seats so I had to move. The uncaring driver ignored my wife and my brother struggling to get in the stretched golf cart and only got a step to help them get in after I spoke up. Everyone was so tight that a couple people had to ride backwards on the back of the cart. The driver hardly told us how the earbuds worked and I had to share one of my earbuds with my wife whose connection did not function. The scenery was top notch but the Crawler was terrible! On the way back on the return trip we encountered a couple of elderly tourists waiting at a designated pickup spot, but there wasn't a single available seat. The couple, of course, were very embarrassed. The uncaring driver told them he would radio for another Crawler and guess what, a double Crawler drove by us down the way to pick them up. It was the Crawler that had to be "charged" that we were kicked off of. All in all, we were very disappointed! Listen up management, get your act together!

Amazing Tram Ride at Sabino Canyon!…read more I had the pleasure of experiencing a fantastic tram ride at Sabino Canyon, and I can't recommend it enough! For just $15.00, you get an incredible adventure surrounded by the stunning beauty of Arizona's landscape. The ride was filled with gorgeous views of towering cacti, impressive boulders, and lush trees, all complemented by the soothing sounds of running water from the creek. Each twist and turn in the canyon revealed breathtaking scenery that felt like a slice of paradise. The guide was professional and friendly, making the experience enjoyable for everyone. Whether you're a local or just visiting, this is a must-do activity. Grab your friends, hop on the ride, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Sabino Canyon. I can't wait to return!

Friendly staff, never too crowded, clean and spacious with lockers and lots of cubbies!read more

Thank you for your response…read more I understand and respect that safety comes first, and I am not asking your staff to compromise safety procedures or rush through an orientation. That is not the issue. The issue is that I called ahead before making the trip specifically to explain my situation. I explained that I was a monthly member, that I wanted to bring a guest using one of my guest passes, and that we were traveling from downtown Tucson. If I had been told over the phone that my guest would not be able to climb under those circumstances, I simply would not have made the trip. Instead, I drove all the way from downtown, paid for transportation, and had my friend take time out of his day to bring me there, only to be turned away after we arrived. That was frustrating because it could have been completely avoided with accurate communication before I left. Your explanation of the policy makes sense. However, it does not address why I was not informed of that policy when I called ahead. Had I been given the correct information, neither my time, my money, nor my friend's time would have been wasted. As a paying monthly member, I expected clear communication so I could make an informed decision before traveling. My frustration is not with the existence of the policy itself; it is with the lack of communication that led to an unnecessary trip. I hope this feedback is taken seriously so other members do not have the same experience. Thank you.