945 Sq Ft. 816 S Langley Ave Unit 204, Tucson, AZ 85710. Any car can access this trail-headeasily. Only saw a few people on the way up. Stunning trail and the cool pools were a gift. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. 5mi 4h 30m Show 3 More Check-Ins Nearby Recommended Routes Canyon Loop via Horse Trail 3.1 mi 285' Up 286' Down Honeybee Canyon Short Loop 12.3 mi 456' Up 457' Down Catalina, AZ Sutherland Trail Out-and-Back. This is a popular swimming hole in warmer months, water levels depending. Wasson Peak. // Supply ads personalization default for EEA readers Another Tucson-area hike, Romero Pools is a 5.5-mile adventure through Catalina State Park. Journey was great not necessarily the destination. #layout .region-inner { I advise you start this hike as early as possible. We didn't use poles and didn't miss them either. I love Catalina State Park! The enigma of Saguaros having thorns and housing birds at the same time made me respect the strength of and forgiveness of the powerful people in my life. Powered by WordPress & Theme by Anders Norn, (2) Always Let Someone Know Where You Are Hiking, Romero Pools Trail: A Hiking Guide from an Arizona Local, Two Classic Short Hikes in Tucson, AZ: Tanque Verde and Tumamoc Hill, Two Challenging Grand Canyon South Rim Day Hikes. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. He completed his first 14-mile day hike at age 7 in Zion National Park and was backpacking by age 11. } Starting from the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area you'll want to follow signs for the Bear Canyon Trail. You then drive to the trailhead parking lot. The views along the trail to the Romero Pools will take your breath awayif you have any breath left, that is. A hike in from Merrill Canyon to Romero pools in Catalina State Park. It's true it's hard but it's a beautiful challenge. Make sure to check in when you return to your car! Suggest ankle support. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 58 min to complete. Jordan is a relatively small country with a deep and rich history and stunning natural beauty. } Our much older blog posts can still be found here. Don't expect much solitude here. It can be very breezy and cold at times. //