Sabino Canyon Crawler

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Ticket Purchase Disclaimer

Sabino Canyon Crawler tickets purchased are intended to be used for the ride on the reserved date. Purchaser may process a refund on same day of purchase prior to scheduled ticket time using online ticketing portal. 

If you are unable to ride on the date reserved, you may contact Crawler operations at info@SabinoCanyonCrawler.com within 10 days of ticket purchase to schedule a different date within a maximum of 30 days based on seat availability.  

If your ride is canceled due to weather-related events, you may seek a refund of your ticket by contacting info@SabinoCanyonCrawler.com

About Sabino Canyon Crawler

Sabino Canyon Crawler, an emission-free electric shuttle, enhances the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area experience and is designed to protect the area’s natural and cultural resources.

The electric shuttles seat up to 48 passengers and offer an enhanced interpretive program that shares details about how Sabino Canyon was formed, what kind of plant and wildlife live in the canyon, seasonal changes that occur in the canyon, plus important historical and cultural information.

An individualized automated narration system allows each passenger to plug provided earbuds in at their seat to enjoy a unique experience and shield non-shuttle canyon visitors from noise and sounds. The narration is available in English and Spanish.

Safety measures include:

  • The first row of seats behind the driver is reserved for passengers with mobility devices, and the seats within the driver cabin area are reserved for Sabino Canyon Crawler employees.
  • When rainfall is occurring or has recently occurred in the Sabino Canyon watershed, the Sabino Canyon Crawler will operate on the Highwater Tour, which goes to Stop 2 in Sabino Canyon, and then to the Sabino Overlook and Sabino Dam.
  • Passenger compartment windows have been removed from the enclosed vehicles operating on the Bear Canyon/Seven Falls Trailhead Service.
  • Cash sales will only be permitted by reserving seats with an on-site Shuttle Concierge and using the drop box on the south side of the Shuttle Ticket building. The exact fare amount is required, since no change can be given.
  • All vehicles have public address systems for making emergency announcements.
  • For passenger safety, the shuttle will only pick up and drop off ticket holders on the return trip to the visitor center.

The following safety rules apply*:

  • No propane tanks allowed 
  • No glass containers allowed 
  • No open containers allowed 
      

    *Same safety rules apply year-round for Crawler rides to Sabino Canyon

If parents wish to bring strollers on board the shuttle, the strollers must fold and fit under the seat. Infants or young children must be able to sit on their parent’s lap unless the baby carrier is small enough to sit on your lap.

Commercial Group Tours

If you’re a commercial tour operator or organizing a large group visit to Sabino Canyon, we offer group tours that can be scheduled in advance.

To request a commercial tour reservation, please contact us with the following details:

  • Preferred date(s)
  • Group size
  • Your name and contact information

Email: SabinoOperations@gmail.com

Phone: (520) 792-2953

U.S. Forest Service Group Amenity Fee

Groups arriving in commercial vehicles are subject to a group amenity fee, payable to the U.S. Forest Service:

  • Vans (1–15 seats): $8
  • Mini-buses (16–30 seats): $35
  • Buses (31+ seats): $75

* All commercial tours must take place during the Crawler’s regular operational hours, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Seasonal departure frequency applies.

** If a tour operator requests a dedicated vehicle (not shared with the public), a flat rate of $15 per seat will apply for the entire vehicle—regardless of a group’s actual occupancy. This must be arranged in advance and is subject to availability.

Sabino Canyon Night Tours

Our seasonal Night Tours resume Saturday, June 28, and will operate every Saturday evening through Oct. 25.

Experience the beauty of Sabino Canyon under starlight on this 90-minute guided tour. The Crawler will travel uninterrupted to the end of Sabino Canyon Road, where visitors will enjoy a 10-minute break at the upper overlook. The tour then descends toward the Bear Canyon Overlook Picnic Area, offering a wide view of the Tucson skyline before returning to the Visitor Center.

  • Tour Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
  • Departure Time: Begins at 7:30 PM in June and July. (Departure time will roll back by 30 minutes monthly as daylight hours change.)
  • Ticket Price: $15 per person
  • Schedule: Saturday nights only

Guests are welcome to bring flashlights and ultraviolet lights to enhance their experience.

Please note: Specific conditions (e.g., weather, moon phase, safety updates) will be detailed in our email confirmations and reminders prior to your scheduled tour.

How to Reserve Tickets

To purchase Night Tour tickets:

  1. Click on the menu header at the top of our website.
  2. Scroll down the page until you see a sub-window labeled “Available Products/Shuttle Tickets.”
  3. In that window, you’ll see our two available services. Select the one labeled “Sabino Canyon Tour.”
  4. You’ll be guided step-by-step through the reservation process.
  5. After selecting your number of tickets and preferred date, a list of departure times will appear.
  6. Night Tour departures are listed on the bottom row.

If no Night Tour is listed for your selected date, it may be sold out or unavailable for that evening.