Arizona Art Hike to Sabino Canyon Lake Loop in Tucson, AZ

5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road,Tucson AZ 85750

25 March, 2023

Description

If you love to paint and hike join us for:An Art Hike in Sabino CanyonSaturday, March 25 at 8:45 a.m. / Sabino Canyon Lake Loop, Tucson, AZ Join us for a hike in Sabino Canyon! We'll meet at 8:45am at the covered patio near the Sabino Canyon parking lot. This easy trail offers gorgeous desert scenery of saguaros, ocotillo, prickly pear, creosote, and blooming wildflowers. After 1 mile we'll reach Sabino Lake where we'll break for an hour to draw, paint, journal, etc. Stephanie will provide some instruction on how to capture the scenery with your medium of choice and then let you explore your creativity on your own. We'll then hike the 1.3 miles back to the parking lot via the trail that leads to the paved road. There will be one short creek crossing but there are plenty of rocks to get across with dry shoes. This sandy, sometimes rocky trail offers no shade so make sure to bring sun protection. There is some shade near Sabino Lake. Sabino Canyon is a very popular recreation area. This is a great trail for beginners and experienced hikers alike. Dogs are not allowed in Sabino Canyon. Description of the hike: Sabino Canyon Lake LoopMiles: 2.3 mile loopElevation gain: +/- 144 ftHighest Point: 2,839 ftDifficulty: EasyPace: 1/1.5 mile/hourTrailhead Parking or Permits needed: $8 day use fee per vehicle or annual Coronado National Forest passAll participants will be required to complete a waiver prior to meeting at the trailhead. What to Bring on Your Adventure (Materials list): backpack w/ water and snackshat/sunglasses/sunscreenhiking boots/sturdy shoesdrawing/painting/journal materials of your choiceoptional lightweight cushion or blanket to sit onyour 10 essentialsdon't forget your Kula Cloth!Driving directions: 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson, AZ 85750. If the parking lot is full there is overflow parking a quarter mile north. About Our Instructor:Stephanie Daniels is an artist and adventure seeker based in Tucson, AZ where she shares her hiking adventures and botanical watercolor artwork under the moniker Brushes and Boots. She draws inspiration from time spent in nature, whether hiking in the Sonoran Desert or backpacking the higher elevations of the Sky Islands of Arizona. Her original watercolor paintings showcase the range of beauty the Southwest has to offer, from cactus to pines. Like many people who have not spent a lot of time in the Southwest, she initially thought the landscape around Tucson was dry, brown and boring. Through exploring the Sonoran Desert, she discovered an abundance of life and color in the seemingly lifeless landscape and she now uses her art to share the beauty found in this special place. Since moving from Chicago to Arizona in 2017 she has grown her outdoor skills and knowledge, from not even owning properly fitting hiking boots or knowing anything about a water filter to teaching women's backpacking clinics and becoming a Wilderness First Responder. Her proudest outdoor achievement to date is hiking 230 miles in 24 days on the John Muir Trail in 2019. She shares her art and adventures on www.brushesandboots.com and @brushesandboots