Hikers renewing acquaintances and signing up for the second hike of the season.
We left the park at 8:00 in order to arrive at Sabino Canyon Tram by 10:00. Each hiker saved $2.00 on the tram fee because we went as a group; cost $8.00. We made sure each vehicle had someone with a Golden Age Passport so we would not have to pay a gate admission and parking fee.
We gathered at the tram at 10:00 as planned and enjoyed a commentary about the history of the park, mountain ranges and facts about various aspects of Sabino Canyon as we wound our way up the N. Upper Sabino Canyon Road. After disembarking we took our group photo and broke up into two groups to hike the Phoneline trail straight north from the turnabout. Mike lead a group of hikers who like to go a bit faster and Barry lead the group who liked the enjoy more of the scenery and go at a slower pace.
The Phone Line Trail starts with switchbacks up the canyon wall and turns east until the junction of Sabino Canyon Trail and Phoneline Trail. Following Phoneline Trail #27 which leads down several dips until it starts to head back south. There are beautiful canyons and rocky structures that make this hike fabulous, especially in the weather we experienced this day. The shade provided a comfortable reprieve from the sun.
The second group hiked phoneline trail until heading down to link up with Rattlesnake trail and Esperero Trail, then back on the road to the Visitor Center.
Where we turned to link with Rattlesnake Trail
Driving Directions: From I-10 and Florence Blvd. go south on I-10. At Exit 248 go east on Ina Rd. which will become Skyline Dr., which will become Sunrise Dr. After Verde Mt. Dr. on your left you will see the brown Sabino Canyon sign on the right, then turn left on Sabino Canyon Rd. at the light. Sabino Canyon Visitor Center is a short distance on the right. 32°18’35.86” N, 110°49’26.44” W
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