Chiva Falls

5/5 (7 reviews)
Chiva Falls, or as the local residents call it, Chivo Falls, is one of the most favored challenging trails in the Tucson area. This trail has a couple of different four-wheeling challenges while traveling out to a 75-foot waterfall and the spectacular views of Mount Lemmon and the Rincon Mountain re... Read More
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Highlights of Chiva Falls

Camping Category Icon Camping
Desert Category Icon Desert
Rock Category Icon Rock
Sand Category Icon Sand
Highest Elevation
3981 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
South
Official Trail Name
4417, 4426, 4405, 4405A, 4405B
Nearest Town
Tucson
Nearest Services
Tucson
Management Agency
Coronado National Forest
District

Overview

Chiva Falls, or as the local residents call it, Chivo Falls, is one of the most favored challenging trails in the Tucson area. This trail has a couple of different four-wheeling challenges while traveling out to a 75-foot waterfall and the spectacular views of Mount Lemmon and the Rincon Mountain region. The waterfall that the trail is named for does not continuously run; therefore, planning around the weather is critical to have the complete experience. Fall and Spring offer the best chances for catching the water flowing over the falls. The area is incredibly scenic with pristine desert landscapes, with the destination point being the trail's namesake. Driving up above the falls, where you can lounge in one of the many pools, is another bonus when the water flows. This is a great trail to challenge yourself and to take in some of the best scenery in all of Arizona.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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9 Waypoints
29 Trail Photos
3 Trail Concerns
7 Community Reviews
1 Video
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