Hiking The Sycamore Canyon/Reservoir Trail3 comments
SCVN members Ann, Jeff and I were the guides for a small group of five hikers yesterday hiking the Sycamore Canyon/Reservoir out of the Gordon Hirabayashi campground. The campground is at 5,000 feet, a little over half way up Mt. Lemmon. One of my favorite hikes in the Santa Catalina Mountains, the trail leads up to Shreve Saddle where hikers stop to take in beautiful mid-range views before following the trail down to the reservoir, 2.5 miles from the campgrounds. The elevation change is approximately 600 feet.
A group picture at Streve Saddle.
The Sycamore Canyon Reservoir Trail just below Shreve Saddle.
Hiker Liz pauses to observe the waters of Sabino Creek flowing over the reservoir dam. Liz is one of the new SCVN trainees.
Looking down at the base of the dam with a view of Thimble Peak.
Many Turpentine Bushes are in bloom in the canyon. — Images by kenne
That hike looks like a real challenge to me, but so nice to be out enjoying the beauties of nature.
Kenne…Always fun hiking with you. Great Pictures. Jeff
This trail is always a great hike,