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Prospector Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
Flat desert trails, weaving through twists and turns as it avoids the multitudes of cactus.
3.8
mi
Distance
221
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.75mi
Distance
221ft
Elevation Gain
50ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
2,659ft
High Point
2,437ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Prospector Trail officially starts off of Well Road Trail. This generally flat trail winds its way past a couple trail intersections as it makes its way through Tucson Mountain Park. Eventually, the trail pops you out at a parking area at S Kinney Rd.

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Contributors
Tom Robson