16 Best Waterfalls (and the hikes to them) near Tucson, Arizona

Yes, you read that right. Waterfalls...near Tucson, Arizona. Although many of the mountain cascades are seasonal, flowing best in the early Spring or late Summer from the melting snow or monsoon rains, they can put on quite a show if you go at the right time.

Here's our list of the most impressive falls that you can hike to on the trails surrounding Tucson...

16. Bridal Veil Falls

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High up the Esperero Trail in the front range of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Bridal Veil Falls is much smaller than its more famous Yosemite cousin of the same name, but it's still a refreshing place to rest on a long hike. The drop is only about 10 feet high and it's at its best in Spring when melting snow feeds its flow.

You'll pass by Bridal Veil Falls on your hike to the Cathedral, or you could build your own hike that ends at the falls itself.

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