SAHC Canyon List Info
This list consists of named canyons within a 25-mile radius of Tucson. Hikes begin
at legal access to the canyon and go to the headwaters. Some canyons have
been broken into sections. The hike may go either up or down canyon. To qualify
for any one section the entire distance indicated must be covered. It is expected
that travel will be in the canyon itself whenever possible, not on adjacent trails.
A rating of 1 to 4 has been established to distinguish “Canyon Hikes” from trail
hikes. This rating is as follows:
|
Class |
Difficulty |
Criteria |
|
1 |
Easy |
Hands used for balance only |
|
2 |
Moderate |
Hands used for climbing |
|
3 |
Difficult |
Exposure, rock scramble |
|
4 |
Strenuous |
Exposure, large boulders to negotiate |
These ratings are to be used in conjunction with our existing distance and elevation
ratings, for example, a canyon hike would be rated B/3.
There are 95 canyons on the list. A hiker is eligible for an award upon completion
of 22 indicated hikes, all of which must be officially scheduled SAHC trips.
Additional patches will be awarded upon the completion of 44 and 88 canyon hikes,
29 for the 44 Award and 58 for the 88 Award must be scheduled SAHC trips.
