The following trails are located in the Santa Catalina Mountains and are within 16 miles of the Omni Tucson National Resort. These and many other trails are described in detail in Betty Leavengood’s book Tucson Hiking Guide (2004) which can be purchased at Amazon.com. Descriptions of these and other Tucson trails can also be found on the internet. Dogs are not allowed on any of the trails.

Ventana Canyon Trail

Description: A challenging hike through one of the most beautiful canyons in the Santa Catalina Mountains.

Difficulty: Difficult with some areas of steep climbing

Length: 12.8 miles, round trip

Directions to trailhead from the Omni: (Distance is approximately 16 miles)

1. Exit the Omni on West Club Drive and turn LEFT onto N. Shannon Road, go 0.6 miles.
2. Turn Left onto W. Magee Road, go 1.3 miles.
3. Turn RIGHT onto N. La Cholla Blvd, go 0.7 miles
4. Turn LEFT onto W Ina Road, go 3.9 miles
5. W. Ina Road becomes E. Skyline Drive, go 1.9 miles
6. Stay STRAIGHT, E. Skyline Drive becomes E. Sunrise Drive, go 5.1 miles
7. Turn LEFT onto N Craycroft Road, go 2.5 miles
8. Turn RIGHT onto N Resort Drive, go 0.2 miles and enter Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
9. Go to the employee’s parking lot, park in spaces reserved for hikers, trailhead located at northwest corner of parking lot.

Finger Rock Trial (Kimball Trail)

Description: A steep climb through a very beautiful canyon with many spectacular views.

Difficulty: Difficult, steep, and continues to climb after 1 mile.

Length: 10 miles, round-trip

Directions to trailhead from the Omni: (Distance is approximately 10 miles)

1. Exit the Omni on West Club Drive and turn LEFT onto N. Shannon Road, go 0.6 miles.
2. Turn Left onto W. Magee Road, go 1.3 miles.
3. Turn RIGHT onto N. La Cholla Blvd, go 0.7 miles
4. Turn LEFT onto W Ina Road, go 3.9 miles
5. W. Ina Road becomes E. Skyline Drive, go 1.9 miles
6. Turn LEFT to stay on E. Skyline Drive, go 0.7 miles
7. Turn LEFT onto N. Alvernon Way, go 1.0 mile
8. Trial head parking is on the left.

Pontatoc Ridge Trail

Description: A short hike to the top of a ridge in the Front Range of the Santa Catalina Mountains

Difficulty: Moderate, short areas of steep climbing

Length: 5.2 miles, round trip

Directions to trailhead from the Omni: (Distance is approximately 10 miles)

Use the same directions as the Finger Rock Trail above.
The trailhead is located at the same parking lot.

Pima Canyon Trail

Description: A long hike through a beautiful canyon into one of the most rugged areas of the Santa Catalina Mountains. One of the more popular trails because it is easily accessible.

Difficulty: Difficult, easy for first 3.2 miles.

Length: 14.2 miles, round trip

Directions to the trailhead from the Omni: (Distance is approximately 6.0 miles)

1. Exit the Omni on West Club Drive and turn LEFT onto N. Shannon Road, go 0.6 miles.
2. Turn LEFT onto W. Magee Road, go 1.3 miles.
3. Turn LEFT onto N. La Cholla Blvd, go 0.3 miles
4. Turn RIGHT onto W. Magee Road, go 3.8 miles
5. Trailhead parking lot on right.

Romero Canyon Trail

Description: A hike to a canyon with deep year round pools of water.

Difficulty: Moderate, some areas of steep climbing

Length: 5.6 miles. Round trip

Directions to trailhead from the Omni: (Distance is approximately 10 miles.)

1. Exit the Omni on West Club Drive and turn LEFT onto N. Shannon Road, go 0.6 miles.
2. Turn LEFT onto W. Magee Road, go 1.3 miles.
3. Turn Right onto W. Magee Road, go 2.2 miles.
4. Turn LEFT onto N. Oracle Road (SR-77), go 5.2 miles.
5. Turn RIGHT into the entrance of Catalina State Park, drive to trailhead parking area at end of road. (There may be an entrance fee to get into the park.)