This hike is to the namesake for Ventana Canyon .  "Ventana" means window in Spanish.

Photos #6 and #30 show the "window" from a distance, and #14 and #26 close up.  In Photo #03, we see the great views of Tucson 's east side, while #23 looks across toward Heritage Highlands.  At the beginning of the trail, there is the the giant crested saguaro shown in the last photo.  Much of the hike is along a mountain stream with many sections of rapids - soothing sounds during a strenuous hike.  Photo #12 examples the fabulous rock formations in this section of the Catalina's