Montrose Pool
Tucson, Arizona
| Address: | Romero Canyon Trail, Tucson, AZ 85739, USA |
| GPS: |
32°25'32.1"N 110°54'28.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 1.00 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Elevation Gain: | 377 feet |
| Trails/Routes: | 1.9 mi |
Trails Pet Friendly State Park
Hike and Swim
Montrose Pool is a seasonal catchment accessable through the Romero Canyon trail in Catalina State Park, Arizona. The pool fills up after rain, but is often dry. The trailhead is the same as is used for the Romero Pools, but is not as long, reaching about a mile on less difficult terrain. Due to heat concerns, this trail is best hiked from October-May.
The trail to Montrose Pool is dog-friendly, however, the trail continues past the pool through a Desert Bighorn Sheep Management Area, where dogs are not allowed. The dog must be on a leash at all times.
As this trail is located within a state park, an entrance fee of $7/vehicle (up to 4 adults) applies.
Mapped Route/Trail Distances
| Romero Canyon Trail to Montrose Pools (One Way) | 1.9 miles Round Trip |
More Information
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Tucson, Arizona
- Head west on E Broadway Blvd toward S Country Club Rd (1.0 mi)
- Turn right onto N Campbell Ave (4.5 mi)
- Turn left onto E River Rd (1.2 mi)
- Turn right onto N 1st Ave (2.9 mi)
- Turn left onto E Ina Rd (0.8 mi)
- Keep right to continue on W Ina Rd (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto N Oracle Rd (407 ft)
- Continue straight to stay on N Oracle Rd (6.2 mi)
- Turn right (0.7 mi)
- Continue straight (0.6 mi)
- Continue straightDestination will be on the right(0.6 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
1.9 miles Round TripElevation Gain ?
153 feetReal Ascent ?
228 feetReal Descent ?
75 feetAvg Grade (2°)
3%Grade (-12° to 13°)
-21% to 22%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.