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A small seasonal waterfall along the spring-fed reaches of the Bog Springs Trail in Madera Canyon Recreation Area in the Santa Rita Mountains south of Tucson. It flows best during spring runoff and the summer monsoon.

Height
Not measured
Type
Cascade
Access
Moderate Hike
Trail
2.8 mi out-and-back
Elevation gain
784 ft
Best season
summer
Land manager
Coronado National Forest
Watercourse
Madera Canyon drainage

Before you go

Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Coronado National Forest for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.

Frequently Asked Questions

No measured height is on record for Bog Springs Waterfall in the land-manager and survey sources this inventory draws on. We list it without a height rather than estimating one.

The Bog Springs Trail reaches it about 2.8 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 784 feet of elevation gain, rated moderate. The nearest town is Green Valley. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Coronado National Forest for closures and current conditions.

summer. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.

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