Recreation Region: Santa Catalina Mountains

Hutches Pool via Sabino Canyon #23

This popular hike starts at Sabino Canyon Trail #23 (3.7 miles up the paved road not accessible to personal vehicles) and begins its ascent for 2.5 miles to West Fork #24. From here, the trail continues for the next 1.5 miles to a small, unmarked, right-hand side trail leading down to Hutches Pool. There are approximately five popular dispersed camping sites near the creek. Hutch's pool is a large swimming area that normally holds water year-round. There is a small sandy beach to lie out on after your swim. Visitors must practice Leave No Trace ethics when visiting this area. This trail is moderate to difficult, gaining over 1,181 feet, most of which is within the first mile of Sabino Canyon Trail #23.

Round trip or one-way tickets can be purchased for the Sabino Canyon Crawler for a fee for those looking to reduce the length of this hike.

Hutches Pool via Sabino Canyon Trail #23 Photo Gallery

General Information

Hutches pool is accessible by a 7 mile, one-way, hike from the Gordon Hirabayashi Campground. This access point does allow dogs, but dogs are not allowed within the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area.

Dogs are only allowed via the Sycamore Reservoir Trail #39/East Fork #24A trails or the West Fork #24 trail.

Entrance to the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center

Address: 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Rd., Tucson, AZ 85750
Phone: (520) 749-8700
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Parking

Parking is available at the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center. Proof of payment or a valid Coronado National Forest Annual Pass or Interagency (America The Beautiful) Pass including the Annual: Senior, Access, and Active Duty Military pass, must be displayed on the driver’s side of the vehicle dashboard. Other visitors should carry their day pass with them.