About
Length (round trip)7 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyHard
Elevation gain1,800 ft up
Typical time4 hr 30 min
TrailheadKing Canyon trailhead, opposite the Desert Museum
SurfaceWash then switchbacks, some old mine road
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🏛️ Historic site

This trailhead is located in Tucson Mountain Park, just outside of the National Park boundary. It is the starting point for several trails: the King Canyon Trail (3.5miles up to Wasson Peak), King Canyon Wash Trail (meets back up with King Canyon Trail 0.9mi up the dry river bed), and Gould Mine Trail (0.8mi one way, meets up with the Sendero Esperanza Trail), all of which connect to Saguaro National Park's West District's extensive trail system.

Tips
Starts across the road from the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Shorter and steeper than the Hugh Norris route. Never enter the mine shafts.
Location

King Canyon trailhead, opposite the Desert Museum

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