Pontatoc Canyon

Review

For incredible views, along with a stunning workout, hiking the 5.5 mile Pontatoc Canyon Trail is a must. You may even see Gila Monsters. This hike is located in the Santa Catalina Mountains near downtown Tucson, Arizona. Most of this hike is in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness. Expect wash crossings and steep climbing and bring water, sunscreen, and at least some sort of energy bar. Park at the Richard McKee Finger Rock Trailhead (parking for the Pontatoc Ridge Trail, Pontatoc Canyon Trail and Finger Rock Trail). Take a right at the signed junction at the top of the hill (left for the Finger Rock Trail). After crossing Pontatoc Canyon for the first time (there are a number of wash crossing before crossing Pontatoc Canyon) the trail becomes steeper. Take a left at the signed junction (right for the Pontatoc Ridge Trail). The trail crosses the wash several more times and climbs steeply to a sign marking the official end of the trail. Other Resources     Trail Talk - Summit Hut Blog - Pontatoc Trails     HikeArizona.com     Mountainproject.com     The Santa Catalina Mountains, A Guide to the Trails and Routes Maps     (Printed Map) Recreation Map - Santa Catalina Mountains, Green Trails     (Printed Map) Southern Arizona Hiking Club Maps