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Madera Canyon

Exit 63 off Interstate 10, 303 Old Tucson (Nogales Ranger Station), Tucson, AZ 85747
520 281 2296
Ranked #14 of 145 attractions in Tucson
4.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
Type: Canyons
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Tucson
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Starting in the woodlands, the trails to the top are popular. Bring water! Do not recommend small dogs here. More

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Bayfield, Canada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

very lush and scenic trails...great workout for an hour hike More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

To experience the drive to the Madera Canyon is so wonderful. When you get into the mountain it is cool and beautiful. Streams, many, many birds come to this area. I've only been once, but I'd love to go again and stay at one of the B&B's. More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012
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Along the road there is a pulloff with bird feeders set to attract the wide variety of birds. Some people come and set up their tripods to watch the birds. Good trail to Josephine Saddle. Bring water. Picnic tables near the parking lot when you finish your hike. More

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Tucson
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

Put on your hiking boots, a camel of water and view the marvels of this desert landscape. Best for the physically active. Take your camera. More

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Gilbert, Arizona
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

Madera Canyon was recommended to us as beginning birders. While it was late in the season, we hoped to see the Elegant Trogan and were not disappointed as one landed about 30' from us when we were about to leave! As the northern edge of many birds' habitat, Southern Arizona is a great place to see many birds that you... More

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Green Valley, Arizona
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Great place to hike and bird watch. The scenery is great. More

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Albany, NY
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012
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I went to Madera Canyon alone, but met many wonderful people hiking that day. The first trail I did was the Carrie Nation hike into the abandoned mine...it was shady and cool in the morning and I saw lots of woodpeckers. I finished it in about 2 hours and wanted to stay longer so I did the nature trail as... More

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Saskatchewan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Was looking forward to seeing a canyon, but all we found was a gorge. That was a bit disappointing. But overall it was a very nice area. More

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Green Valley, Arizona
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

Oh so many beautiful birds and hiking trails love the shop there More

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