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Ventana Canyon Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 186 Google reviews · Running trail in Tucson, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ventana Canyon Trailhead'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.
Hiking to waterfalls and pools, plus a canyon climb offering dramatic vistas.
What runners say about Ventana Canyon Trailhead
“Awesome hiking experience, with beautiful natural vegetation and astonishing views through the canyon.”
Dedicated large free parking area within spitting distance of the resort. The parking area offers easy access to the nearby trailhead which is at the top (North/mountain side) of the parking area.
Beautiful trail with free parking in a convenient lot in the Ventana Canyon hotel overflow parking. There's actually a marked area just for people using the trail and the parking is right in front of the trail head.
This is a wonderful hike in Southern Arizona. It has breath-taking views, wildlife, natural waterfalls, and impressive rock formations. BUT BE WARNED: the hike all the way to the window is not for the faint of heart. It is a very difficult uphill battle for the last 1.5 miles.
Beautiful hike. Just right. It's not too difficult but challenging. Loved every minute.
Trail conditions & character
“Awesome hiking experience, with beautiful natural vegetation and astonishing views through the canyon.”
“For any new comers, I would definitely bring some sturdy hiking shoes, as you will travel up rocky slopes, climb giant boulders and jump over areas that have running water.”
“Beautiful trail with free parking in a convenient lot in the Ventana Canyon hotel overflow parking.”
“For any new comers, I would definitely bring some sturdy hiking shoes, as you will travel up rocky slopes, climb giant boulders and jump over areas that have running water.”
Plan your run at Ventana Canyon Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance1 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- 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 | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–6 PM |
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