Discover 40 five-star hiking trails near Tucson, Arizona, including popular routes and hidden gems.

Encircled by mountains, blessed with awe-inspiring desert scenery, and flanked to the east and west by Saguaro National Park—there’s no better place to hit the trails than Tucson. This diverse geographical region offers a variety of easy, moderate, and strenuous hikes. Bag a peak on the Sweetwater Trail to Wasson Peak. Cool down in some of Tucson’s best swimming holes along the challenging Tanque Verde Falls Trail. Wander among towering rock formations on Finger Rock Trail.

Explore 40 of the region’s best, five-star trails with this easy-to-carry and easy-to-use guidebook. In the updated edition, Rob Rachowiecki presents everything you need to know about spectacular outings that lead to mountain panoramas, majestic waterfalls, remote wilderness, amazing wildlife, and more.

Inside you’ll find:

• Descriptions of 40 five-star hiking trails for all levels and interests
• GPS-based trail maps, elevation profiles, and detailed directions to trailheads
• Insight into the history, flora, and fauna of the routes
• Ratings for scenery, difficulty, trail condition, solitude, and accessibility for children

Save time and make the most of your hiking adventures. From easy strolls across grasslands to thrilling treks atop mountains, experience the best of Tucson’s breathtaking scenery and varied terrain. Lace up, grab your pack, and hit the trail!

Rob Rachowiecki has lived and traveled throughout the Americas, from Alaska to Argentina. He has authored hiking and climbing guides for publishers ranging from Lonely Planet to National Geographic. He has worked as an adventure-travel guide and has been an active member of the Society of American Travel Writers since 1997. Rob lives in Tucson, around which he is often found hiking its many desert, canyon, and mountain trails.