Tanque Verde Falls in Coronado National Forest, AZ

Hike Tanque Verde Falls Coronado National Forest, AZ

Class 2 1.8 miles 400 gain <1 hr Out + Back Mar 10, 2018
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A short trail takes you down into Tanque Verde Canyon, where the trail mostly disappears and you have to continue east up the canyon on Class 2 boulder-hopping and potentially slick slab scrambling. You first pass a lower falls, where the Class 2 stuff begins, and the route continues to be fun as you manuever through lots of pretty boulders until you get to the base of Tanque Verde Falls. The 80-foot falls are a great desert treat, and although a popular spot, it's worth a visit.

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Start down a short trail leading to Tanque Verde Canyon.
Start down a short trail leading to Tanque Verde Canyon.
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Lower falls.
Lower falls.
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Continuing up Tanque Verde Canyon.
Continuing up Tanque Verde Canyon.
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Tanque Verde Falls just past this other mini fall.
Tanque Verde Falls just past this other mini fall.
Tanque Verde Falls ahead.
Tanque Verde Falls ahead.
Tanque Verde Falls.
Tanque Verde Falls.
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I scrambled up on the side to get another view.
I scrambled up on the side to get another view.
Lookout at Tanque Verde Falls from above.
Lookout at Tanque Verde Falls from above.

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