Typical trail view in Sabino Canyon Recreation Area.
Cholla cactus and fruit at the Sabino Lake picnic area.
Biking is allowed on roads and some trails during certain hours.
Start as early as possible to beat the heat.
Even when Sabino Lake is dry, you can see some tiny fish in the pools.
Giant mesquite bug nymphs are much more colorful than their adult form.
The trail ducks under a lush canopy of mesquite.
A canyon treefrog (Hyla arenicolor) hides from the sun on the wall of the bathroom building.
The desert holds many surprises.
Moonflower (Datura sp.) blooming at Sabino Lake.
Bluff Trail.
The namesake of Bluff Trail is this overhanging cliff.
A lizard sharing the trail.
Sonoran Desert scenery abounds.
Part of the loop follows Upper Sabino Canyon Road.
A large cholla cactus displays its late spring fruit on Sabino Walkway.