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Tucson Mountain District (West)

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Gems in Tucson Mountain District (West) - 2

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gem Favorite Looking down the final stretch of trail to Wasson Peak.

Wasson Peak

(16) Tucson…, AZ
gem Favorite Rewarding journey to the top of Signal Hill reveals many petroglyphs. Even the rock squirrel is taking in the view.

Signal Hill Petroglyphs

(13) Picture…, AZ

Recommended Routes in Tucson Mountain District (West) - 4

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Favorite View west from the saddle below Wasson Peak
Intermediate/Difficult

Wasson Peak Summit

9.4 mi 15.1 km 2,113' Up 644.1 m Up 2,113' Down 644.01 m Down

Flowing…, AZ
Favorite Stafford Peak trail looking west toward the peak!
Difficult

Safford Peak

3.4 mi 5.5 km 1,490' Up 454.08 m Up 1,489' Down 453.96 m Down

Picture…, AZ
Favorite California poppies. EVERYWHERE!
Intermediate/Difficult

Wasson Peak - Hugh Norris

9.8 mi 15.8 km 2,496' Up 760.88 m Up 2,496' Down 760.81 m Down

Picture…, AZ
Favorite California poppies. EVERYWHERE!
Intermediate/Difficult

Wasson Peak Circle Route

8.4 mi 13.5 km 1,905' Up 580.66 m Up 1,912' Down 582.77 m Down

Tucson…, AZ

Tucson Mountain District (West) Running

  • 58 Miles 93 Kilometers of Trail
  • 4 Recommended Routes
  • 2 Gems Gems
  • 15 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 24 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 4 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Tucson Mountain District (West) - 39

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4.6 mi 7.4 km #1Hugh Norris Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Picture Rocks, AZ
Intermediate/Difficult
Picture Rocks, AZ 10 
3.5 mi 5.6 km #2Sweetwater Trail
Intermediate
Flowing Wells, AZ
Intermediate
Flowing Wells, AZ 12 
3.2 mi 5.2 km #3King Canyon Trail
Intermediate
Tucson Estates, AZ
Intermediate
Tucson Estates, AZ 16 
3.2 mi 5.2 km #4Sendero Esperanza
Intermediate
Picture Rocks, AZ
Intermediate
Picture Rocks, AZ
0.9 mi 1.5 km #5Cactus Canyon
Intermediate
Flowing Wells, AZ
Intermediate
Flowing Wells, AZ
1.3 mi 2.2 km #6Brittlebrush
Intermediate
Flowing Wells, AZ
Intermediate
Flowing Wells, AZ
2.0 mi 3.2 km #7Cactus Wren Trail
Intermediate
Picture Rocks, AZ
Intermediate
Picture Rocks, AZ
0.9 mi 1.5 km #8Coyote Pass Trail
Easy
Flowing Wells, AZ
Easy
Flowing Wells, AZ
1.4 mi 2.3 km #9Dobe Wash
Intermediate
Picture Rocks, AZ
Intermediate
Picture Rocks, AZ
1.1 mi 1.8 km #10Gould Mine Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Tucson Estates, AZ
Easy/Intermediate
Tucson Estates, AZ

Photos of Tucson Mountain District (West) - 121

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Funky Saguaro
May 5, 2015 near Picture…, AZ
Rewarding journey to the top of Signal Hill reveals many petroglyphs. Even the rock squirrel is taking in the view.
May 9, 2016 near Picture…, AZ
A variety of cacti exist along the Cam-Boh trail.
Jul 19, 2016 near Picture…, AZ
Looking out over Avra Valley with Sierrita Mountains in the (middle) distance. On the far right you can make out Baboquivari.
Sep 12, 2016 near Tucson…, AZ
Petroglyphs at Signal Hill Saguaro National Park
Oct 28, 2017 near Picture…, AZ
View west from the saddle below Wasson Peak
Mar 28, 2018 near Tucson…, AZ
California poppies. EVERYWHERE!
Mar 19, 2019 near Tucson…, AZ
Looking down the final stretch of trail to Wasson Peak.
Feb 28, 2021 near Tucson…, AZ