💦 Waterfall Plunge Pool
🔴 Difficult Free Entry
🌊 About Willow Canyon falls
A set of waterfalls deep in Willow Canyon visible from the Catalina Highway pulloff after rain; reaching them requires off-trail canyoneering skills.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cold, seasonal
Best Season
📅 After rainfall
Water Type
Off-trail canyoneering waterfalls/pools
Managed By
Informal — Coronado National Forest land
County
Pima County, Arizona
Access Difficulty
🔴 Difficult
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Willow Canyon, near Catalina Highway, Tucson, AZ
Access Notes:
Off-trail canyoneering scrambles required — advanced only
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace