Join us for our weekly Sabino Stroll! This is a great hike for new members. We walk up the paved tram road and enjoy the views of the Sabino Canyon. Please note that the bathrooms near the parking lot now close at 4:30 pm. However, there are open bathrooms along the tram road.
We have two separate groups:
6 p.m. Group:
- Usually led by Chel.
- More of a fitness group and faster-paced.
- Goes all of the tram road and back (7.4 miles total)
- Type in the comment section below, "6 p.m." if you plan to attend it. Most stroll with the 7 p.m. group. However, we need to know how many will be with the 6 p.m. group.
7 p.m. Group:
- Usually led by Don.
- Goes about 4 miles in all and walks at a more modest and varied pace.
- They stop at the "Scorpion Wall," just beyond the 2-mile marker. They then look for scorpions on that wall by using a black light. The black light makes them glow in the dark! Bring a black light if you can. If not, usually there is at least one person with a blacklight.
- Most usually attend the 7 p.m. group, so there is NO need to comment at 7 p.m. It's only the 6 p.m. group that needs to.
- The 7 p.m. group is best for people new to the Stroll and our group.
MEETING PLACE:
We will meet at the ramada in the main parking lot in front of the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center. We usually talk a little about the Stroll, discuss safety, do a quick round of introductions, and then start the Stroll!
If no host is present at the appointed time (+5 minutes), begin the Stroll anyway! We are hiking in the dark, so please have a good headlamp or flashlight. Depending on the time of the year, the rattlesnakes may be out. Stroll at your own risk. If it's cloudy, be prepared for possible rain.
PARKING FEE:
Do you have a valid Coronado National Forest pass? America the Beautiful Pass works too (senior, military, or other).
YES - Make sure it's visible inside your vehicle. Your parking is paid for and that's it!
NO - Sabino has day & week passes available online: https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74388
You can also pay in person via a self-pay station near Sabino Canyon's ramada (covered area near the parking lot.)
WHAT TO HAVE:
1 - Water (1-2 liters and make sure you have additional water during the summer)
2 - Hiking appropriate clothes AND shoes for the weather
3 - Headlamp or flashlight
Optional: Blacklight, if you are going on the 7 p.m. hike.
RULES: No vaping/smoking, weapons, or dogs Please only sign up if you know you can go.
After the hike, we usually hang out at the ramada (covered area by the Sabino Canyon parking lot). Optional: After the Stroll, we go to Risky Business for food and drinks. They last serve food at 9 pm and close at 10 pm. They are located nearby at 6866 E. Sunrise Drive.