It’s hard to believe I’ve lived in Tucson for 20 years and had never visited Aravaipa Canyon. It’s now one of favorite places in Arizona! Gary Faulkenberry (retired Oracle State Park ranger) and I hiked in from the West trail head, spending a half day marveling at the stunning scenery. Rain had been forecasted earlier in the week, but conditions were perfect for early December, with air temperature around 70 and water in the low 60s.
