Romero Pools Hike: the Waterfalls in Catalina State Park

One of these horsies had trouble crossing the raging stream at the start of the trail.

Husband and our hiking companions.

Arizona landscape can be really varied: sand, water, cacti, and mountains!

The trail starts out on a flat desert floor, which is really deceptive for what is ahead!

After a leisurely stroll, the trail begins to wind up through Romero Canyon with steep switchbacks.

After what seemed like an excessive uphill battle, we started winding downwards… then up again, then down again and after miles of panting finally… From here, the sound of running water can be heard.

Water! ..or mirage?

We had to do a bit off shimmy-ing down rocks to get to the other side of the pools.

Wading his way through the frigid waters –run off from the mountain snow. Yes, it snows in Tucson.

As soon as we made it across, our friend, the genius that he is, decided to get in touch with nature and eat 2 burgers from Burger King that he had stashed away in his pack.

This is probably the main source of Tucson’s water supply. 😉 That’s why the tap water tastes like grubby feet.

We laid around for a bit enjoying the scenery. Some of us actually braved the odd colored water and went swimming.

Getting in touch with nature because I didn’t think to bring Burger King with me. Romero Pools is a good resting spot (or eating a burger) before trekking back.