Hike | Ventana Trail – Arizona Hikers Guide

Ventana Trail is a uniquely placed hike (trailhead is located in a resort parking lot) that has tons to offer.  I recommend this hike to hikers who want a workout, views of the canyon and Tucson, or those who wish to explore the beauty of the Santa Catalina Mountain Range.

The route up Ventana Canyon leads to “The Window,” presenting memorable views of sheer canyon walls and a steadily broadening panorama along the way. The stream that the trail follows for much of this route is dry most of the year, but you can usually find water in some of its pools during the spring and early summer. The riparian habitat it nourishes provides good birdwatching. The trail becomes steadily more difficult to follow as it climbs farther from the trailhead and higher up the canyon. As you climb, occasional pools and widening vistas provide reasons to stop, take a breather and look around. The Window comes into view well before you get to it, as does the 100-foot drop at its base.