About this Event
If you love to paint and hike join us for:Art Hike in Sabino Canyon
Saturday, December 10 at 8:45 a.m. / Seven Falls in Sabino Canyon, Tucson
Join us for a beautiful hike to Seven Falls in Sabino Canyon! We'll meet at 8:45am at the Bear Canyon Trailhead parking lot. This moderate trail crosses a creek 14 times (7 times to the falls and then 7 times coming back) so be prepared with trekking poles and waterproof boots or be ok with getting your feet wet. Once we reach the falls we'll break for an hour to draw, paint, journal, etc. Stephanie will provide some instruction on how to capture the scenery with your medium of choice and then let you explore your creativity on your own. We'll finish hiking back the way we came.
This sandy, rocky trail climbs almost 1,000 ft from the parking lot over 3.5 miles. The first half mile is a rocky trail before it connects to the paved road from Sabino Canyon. We'll follow the paved road for another half mile before we start the official trail to Seven Falls in Bear Canyon. There will be some shade in the morning but by afternoon the trail will be in full sun. This is a longer trail than past Art Hikes, please consider bringing a lunch or extra snacks. Dogs are not allowed in Sabino Canyon.
Description of the hike: Seven Falls Trail
- Miles: 7.3 mile out & back
- Elevation gain: +/- 985 ft
- Highest Point: 3,477 ft
- Difficulty: Moderate with 14 creek crossings over slick, unstable rocks
- Pace: 1/1.5 mile/hour
- Trailhead Parking or Permits needed: no permit needed
All participants will be required to complete a waiver prior to meeting at the trailhead.
What to Bring on Your Adventure (Materials list):
- backpack w/ water and snacks/lunch
- hat/sunglasses/sunscreen
- hiking boots/sturdy shoes
- extra layer (temps in canyon will be cooler)
- drawing/painting/journal materials of your choice
- optional lightweight cushion or blanket to sit on
- your 10 essentials
- don't forget your Kula cloth!
Driving directions: 5150 N Bear Canyon Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749. Take E Tanque Verde Road to N Bear Canyon Road Road. Continue past Snyder Rd, take a left at N Bear Canyon Rd. We'll meet around 8:45am at the Bear Canyon Road parking lot. If the parking lot is full please park on residential streets nearby.
About Our Instructor:
Stephanie Daniels is an artist and adventure seeker based in Tucson, AZ where she shares her hiking adventures and botanical watercolor artwork under the moniker Brushes and Boots. She draws inspiration from time spent in nature, whether hiking in the Sonoran Desert or backpacking the higher elevations of the Sky Islands of Arizona. Her original watercolor paintings showcase the range of beauty the Southwest has to offer, from cactus to pines.
Like many people who have not spent a lot of time in the Southwest, she initially thought the landscape around Tucson was dry, brown and boring. Through exploring the Sonoran Desert, she discovered an abundance of life and color in the seemingly lifeless landscape and she now uses her art to share the beauty found in this special place.
Since moving from Chicago to Arizona in 2017 she has grown her outdoor skills and knowledge, from not even owning properly fitting hiking boots or knowing anything about a water filter to teaching women's backpacking clinics and becoming a Wilderness First Responder. Her proudest outdoor achievement to date is hiking 230 miles in 24 days on the John Muir Trail in 2019.
She shares her art and adventures on www.brushesandboots.com and @brushesandboots
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bear Canyon Trailhead Parking Lot - Sabino Canyon, 5150 N Bear Canyon Rd, Tucson, United States
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