Sells, Arizona

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  • Sells, Arizona

    Visit the Kitt Peak National Observatory

    5.0
    0.5 mi / 100 ft gain
    Kitt Peak National Observatory (KPNO) is home to the most diverse collection of astronomical observatories on Earth for nighttime optical and infrared astronomy and daytime study of our sun. With 26 telescopes on the premises and partnerships with world-leading institutions such as the Massachuse...
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  • Tucson, Arizona

    Hike the Hugh Norris Trail, Saguaro National Park

    4.0
    9.5 mi / 2000 ft gain
    Named for a Native American police chief, the Hugh Norris trail takes you from lush (by desert standards) Saguaro and cholla forests to the top of rugged Wasson Peak.  On top of the peak, you'll have sweeping views of the city of Tucson, as well as the surrounding mountain ranges.  Depending on y...
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  • Tucson, Arizona

    Hike Signal Hill Trail

    0.6 mi / 46 ft gain
    A popular trail in the Tucson Mountain District of Saguaro National Park, Signal Hill is a highlight of the park with a small summit to a boulder field with many petroglyphs and views for several miles.  The petroglyphs date to the 13th and 14th centuries and were created by the Hohokam people.  ...
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  • Tucson, Arizona

    Hike the Valley View Overlook Trail in Saguaro National Park

    5.0
    0.8 mi
    The Valley View Overlook Trail is located in the Tucson Mountain District (which west of Tucson) of Saguaro National Park. The access to this trail is about 3 miles north from the Red Hills Visitor Center.  From the visitor center travel 1.5 miles north on N. Kinney Road, then take a right on Hoh...
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  • Tucson, Arizona

    Summit Wasson Peak

    5.0
    7.4 mi
    This hike starts at the King Canyon Trailhead. You'll follow the King Canyon Trail along the wash then down into the wash near the picnic area. You won't be in the wash for long before the trail will turn off to the right out of the wash. This trail is very well signed. You'll continue along King...
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  • Tucson, Arizona

    Hike the Brown Mountain Trail

    4.0
    4.2 mi / 500 ft gain
    I really enjoyed this hike. I recommend doing the hike as an out and back from the Kinney Road parking area. Also, the best time to hike is just before sunset. The hike is just over 4 miles total out and back with only about 500 feet of elevation gain. It has a climb at the beginning then rolls a...
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  • Ajo, Arizona

    Hike the Estes Canyon/Bull Pasture Loop

    3.6 mi / 900 ft gain
    The trailhead for Estes Canyon/Bull Pasture is on the Ajo Mountain Road scenic loop. Ajo Mountain Road is a dirt, windy, sometimes steep, one way road. It is maintained so that a passenger car can drive it using caution.The trailhead has parking for two dozen cars, bathrooms, and a small shaded p...
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