About
Length (round trip)9.8 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyStrenuous
Elevation gain2,100 ft up
Typical time6 hr
TrailheadHugh Norris trailhead, Bajada Loop Drive (west)
SurfaceRidge trail with long stone stairways
Best seasonNovember to March. Summer temperatures exceed 105F and the park records heat rescues every year.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see ⛰️ Summit🌄 Big views

The highest point in the Tucson Mountains, along an open ridge the CCC built in the 1930s.

Tips
Almost the entire route is on an exposed ridge with no shade and no water. Start at dawn, even in winter. The stone stairways are original CCC work.
Location

Hugh Norris trailhead, Bajada Loop Drive (west)

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