Updated July 2026
Hutch's Pool Waterfall
Hutch's Pool is a deep swimming hole fed by a short waterfall along the West Fork of Sabino Canyon in the Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson. It is reached by a roughly 8-mile round-trip hike from the end of the Sabino Canyon road.
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 Hutch's Pool Waterfall in the land-manager and survey sources this inventory draws on. We list it without a height rather than estimating one.
The Sabino Canyon to West Fork Trail reaches it about 8 miles (out-and-back), rated strenuous. The nearest town is Tucson. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Coronado National Forest for closures and current conditions.
spring. 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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