Best Of Tucson®

Best Backpacking Trail

Sabino Canyon (general)

You may have seen it on the faces of your children, co-workers and clients. Perhaps you have seen it reflected in the rearview mirror of your car during rush hour: It's zombie-face, and it's highly contagious. The trancelike state is caused by technology overstimulation and fluorescent lights. There is only one cure ... NATURE! A hearty trek up well-marked trails, with water and a backpack filled with provisions, is just what the doctor ordered. Reflect on your life, and think about the end of the world while practicing living off the grid for just a few hours. It's great survival-training. So turn off the TV, and get to Sabino Canyon.

Runners up:

2. Mount Lemmon (general)

3. Arizona Trail