Tanque Verde Falls in Arizona State

Tanque Verde Falls

Situated on the floor of the Tanque Verde Canyon in Tucson is this spectacular 80-foot waterfall.

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Tanque Verde Falls Details

Situated on the floor of the Tanque Verde Canyon in Tucson is this spectacular 80-foot waterfall. As the water plunges down the rocks, it flows into a small creek that travels upstream until it reaches another cascading waterfall. This one is a bit smaller (30-feet in height), although it is equally stunning considering the wild canyon landscape surrounding it on all sides. During the rainy season, the pools are deep enough for swimming, and there is even a rope swing for adventurous thrill-seekers. However, even experienced swimmers should take extra caution climbing the rocks, as they can be slippery and potentially dangerous when they are wet.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Tanque Verde Falls

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Douglas Spring Trail

This trail provides easy access to the park's backcountry, including a waterfall.

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Cactus Forest Trail

This easy, 2.5-mile one-way trail off Cactus Forest Drive is a multi-use trail.

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Mica View Loop Trail

This two-mile roundtrip loop trail will take you about an hour and is a terrific entry-level hike in the park.

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Desert Ecology Trail

The accessible quarter-mile walk is on a paved trail.

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Rincon Mountain Visitor Center

The entrance to Saguaro National Park's Rincon Mountain District is also where you'll find a park Rincon Mountain Visitor Center.