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Seven Falls
4.8 ★★★★★ 154 Google reviews · Running trail in Tucson, Arizona · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 6.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Seven Falls' 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.
Popular hiking trail leading to a waterfall and pool that's a good option for kids.
What runners say about Seven Falls
“Sabino Canyon is a beautiful part of the Coronado National Forest with saguaro cacti, wildflowers and other desert plants.”
A great hike, so beautiful. My warning is just this is not for beginner hikers. There are 6 water crossings and a few of us in our group fell trying to cross the river so many times with unstable rocks and sometimes not a clear path to cross. It’s also more than 8 miles if you start at Sabino canyon visitor center.
It’s a definitely a long hike. I honestly had the best time doing it though. Make sure you do wear some sturdy shoes because it can be rocky. At the end, it’s very peaceful and enjoyable to watch the Falls. I passed so many people when I was walking the path.
It would have been pleasant to see the waterfall, but I was content with the pools still reflections. I started at sabino rec and made my way to bear canyon toward seven falls. It's all shade in the early AM. The pathing is magnificent.
Need to be in ok shape or have a lot of time to take the trail to 7 Falls. It was at least 4 miles one way with 7 stream crossings. When the water is high, be prepared to get wet. It took us 4 hours round-trip without any time at the Falls except to take some pictures.
Trail conditions & character
“Sabino Canyon is a beautiful part of the Coronado National Forest with saguaro cacti, wildflowers and other desert plants.”
“I walked/hiked 5 hours up the mountains, and came back down to relax in the waters after 7/8 miles.”
“Multiple pools at various elevations - younger folks jumping from ledges up high, and more reasonable folks enjoying the lower pool.”
“If you park at the second parking spot up the hill a bit more, you can go directly to the Falls without much of a hike.”
“Make sure you do wear some sturdy shoes because it can be rocky.”
Plan your run at Seven Falls
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance6.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitefs.usda.gov
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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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