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Honey Bee Canyon Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 452 Google reviews · Running trail in Oro Valley, Arizona · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Honey Bee Canyon Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Canyon, petroglyphs and cacti dotting this park boasting views, a dam and hiking trails that range from easy to rugged.
What runners say about Honey Bee Canyon Park
“The park has 10-15 parking, clean restrooms, picnic areas, and barbecue grills, making it perfect for a relaxed day out.”
“Wonderful , easy hike through Saguaros and beautiful rock formations to view the Petroglyphs .”
“The trail is not well marked and before you know it, you can become lost in that little hidden world.”
“Wonderful , easy hike through Saguaros and beautiful rock formations to view the Petroglyphs .”
Very nice place to hike. Should bring AGPS Or have a navigational tool there are a lot of winding trails. Not a. Place for strollers. Has 2 pavilions with picnic tables and grills and flush toilets. Some of the signage is missing.
Depending on which direction you arrive from you may have to make a u-turn to get to the parking lot. There is a paved path to get you down to the main trail on the right, or if you want a little more rugged start (not really too rugged) that’s on the left.
This is a wonderful place for a short easy hike. It is easily accessible. At the parking lot, the east entrance goes down a dirt trail. The west entrance is paved and wheelchair accessible. There are two large ramadas for picnicking. There is a modern bathroom next to the northernmost Ramada.
It is a wonderful spot to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. The park has 10-15 parking, clean restrooms, picnic areas, and barbecue grills, making it perfect for a relaxed day out. It’s kid-friendly and dog-friendly, and the easy trails are great for a casual walk or hike.
Trail conditions & character
“It has paved parking, modern facilities, ramadas with picnic tables, and several miles of hiking trails with good views of the desert and the Santa Catalina mountains.”
“It has paved parking, modern facilities, ramadas with picnic tables, and several miles of hiking trails with good views of the desert and the Santa Catalina mountains.”
“The trail can be accessed (according to the AllTrails app) from the Big Wash Trailhead There are bathrooms down below the parking lot (big plus!”
“This trail is easy enough for families without strollers.”
“South of the parking lot, through an arch, will take you on a circle loop past an old damn site.”
“The trail is not well marked and before you know it, you can become lost in that little hidden world.”
“It has paved parking, modern facilities, ramadas with picnic tables, and several miles of hiking trails with good views of the desert and the Santa Catalina mountains.”
“At the parking lot, the east entrance goes down a dirt trail.”
Plan your run at Honey Bee Canyon Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteorovalleyaz.gov
- Phone+1 520-229-5050
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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