Finger Rock Trail

There are plenty of expert hikers in Arizona and most of them give Finger Rock Trail in Tucson great reviews. It makes for an excellent day hike and is located right at the bottom of the Catalina Mountains. The actual Finger Rock is a formation of rock that gives the appearance of a hand with a finger pointing upward. The image is a well-known part of the Tucson skyline and is associated with the skyline just as the Empire State Building is affiliated with the New York City skyline. The hike allows for spectacular, colorful views of the desert, as well as city views of Tucson and the surrounding area. The trail is fairly easy, but near the top requires more experienced climbing skills. If you are climbing all the way to the top, proceed very carefully in the final 300 to 500 feet. The view at the top is worth the harrowing last few feet though. When climbing, pay special attention around the area of flat clearing that is about 75% of the way up the mountain because it is easy to miss the cutoff that leads all the way to the top. The hike is easily reachable from most areas of Tucson and following an afternoon of hiking, there are plenty of places to grab a cold drink, a delicious meal, or a comfortable bed in the town of Tucson.