Tanque Verde Creek cuts through the saguaro-studded slopes and banded gneiss and granite of Redington Pass, creating a series of seasonal pools and waterfalls. View the 80-foot-tall Tanque Verde Falls from the Rim Trail Overlook.

Tanque Verde Creek cuts through the saguaro-studded slopes and banded gneiss and granite of Redington Pass, creating a series of seasonal pools and waterfalls. View the 80-foot-tall Tanque Verde Falls from the Rim Trail Overlook.

The Tanque Verde Creek watershed includes the Tanque Verde Creek and two of its largest tributaries, the Aqua Caliente Wash and Sabino Creek.

3 天之前 · This is a highly challenging primitive rock scramble through a dry riverbed that leads to an oasis. This route is recommended for experienced hikers. There are portions where you will have to cross the creek.

2024年2月9日 · If you catch it at the right time, Tanque Verde Falls becomes a monster waterfall, complete with overspray and powerful, churning water rushing down into the canyon below. It’s quite the sight to behold, but you’ll be earning that view with a scramble up the canyon that has plenty of obstacles.

This is Tanque Verde Creek, and waterfalls it has. The name Tanque Verde Falls refers to the highest and most impressive one, an 80-footer that drops into a large pool, but you'll pass many smaller cascades on the hike to reach it.

Tanque Verde Falls is a beautiful and popular hike on the far east side of Tucson. The biggest draw is the billowing waterfall at the end of the 1.8 mile trail.

2024年1月20日 · Hidden in the heart of the Coronado National Forest lies a little slice of paradise just waiting to be discovered. And the best part? It’s practically in your backyard. I’m talking about the Tanque Verde Falls Trail—a short, scenic gem that’s perfect for a quick family adventure.

Tanque Verde Creek’s water, spectacular scenery, and abundant wildlife have attracted humans for thousands of years. One of the area’s oldest recorded archaeological sites has been dated to AD 1-500, which predates use by the prehistoric Hohokam and historic Tohono O’odham.

2006年11月26日 · Unlike most other river trail segments in the Tucson metro area, this one offers some ranch-style scenery. Along one stretch of the route on the northern banks of the creek, an area of stables...