Near Gates Pass Trail
The road leading to the main Gates Pass parking area.

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Gates Pass Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Straightforward desert singletrack along Tucson Mountain Park's power line.
1.8
mi
Distance
478
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.82mi
Distance
478ft
Elevation Gain
15ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
3,152ft
High Point
2,689ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The lower part of this trail follows the power line road and features mostly smooth doubletrack. Many rocky up and down sections through washes, exactly what you'd expect for desert hiking!

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Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
January 27, 2025
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
January 04, 2025
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
January 04, 2025
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