Blackett’s Ridge overlooking Sabino Canyon — Image by kenne
Most of our hiking has been in the many canyons of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Yesterday, however, we hiked the ridge between Sabino and Bear Canyons, which is called Blackett’s Ridge. To reach the beginning of the Blackett’s Ridge Trail you start out from the Sabino Canyon Visitors Center following the Bear Canyon Trail. Initially, the trail is easy on the hiker. When you reach the lower face of Blackett’s Ridge, the trail begins to climb more steeply along a series of switchbacks. This is not a trail for beginners, nor people with a fear of heights. Looking back from the face of the ridge, you’ll be treated with impressive views of the Tucson area. However, the real treat is on the top of the ridge, which provides beautiful views of Sabino Canyon. This is a hike I will do again, next time allowing more time to sit on the edge of the ridge.
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Kenne did you and Kathy make it to the top? I’m going to try this again also.
Almost, maybe 10 minutes more and we would have been able to also see down into Bear Canyon. Since Joy had already been waiting a pretty long time, I decided we should head on back. It’s a tough hike, but well worth it — I will be doing it again.