For hiking, what is the elevation gain? We are looking for a strenuous hike.

Barry Shabbick | Jul 1, 2019 | Category: Hiking area in Tucson, Arizona

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Address: 6400 W Gates Pass Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA

Brian Pinault | Jul 2, 2019

At the base of the road/trail is about 2700 ft. above sea level. The top of the road is about 3200 ft. above sea level. If I had to guess, going from memory, some of the nearby peaks are about another 500 or so feet. There are a bunch of trails in and around Old Tucson that would fall into that elevation gain of about 500-800 feet. If you're looking for elevation gain, the tallest peak in Tucson Mountain Park/Saguaro National Park is Wasson Peak, whose summit has an elevation of 4700 feet, and is moderate hike. It's a 7 mile hike along the main loop and has an elevation gain of 1800 feet. Hope this helps!

jason golden | Jul 2, 2019

Not sure of numbers but I think you'll find what you're looking for here

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