Surrounded By Desert Beauty, The Trail Leading Up Arizona’s Tumamoc Hill Is A Hiker’s Paradise
Tucson is an outdoor adventurer’s paradise, with a seemingly endless array of hiking trails to choose from. One of our very favorites is Tumamoc Hill, both for its unparalleled city views and relative ease – it’s a straight shot from the base to the summit! This hike is a real treat, and it’ll quickly become one of your favorite spots to enjoy nature without straying too far from home.
The 3.1-mile hike is well paved and boasts sweeping views of the city, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.
Just keep climbing up the hill until you reach the top, then make your way back down - there are no forks in the road to cause confusion.
That means you can take plenty of time to admire the scenery, marveling at the peaks of the Tucson Mountains that tower majestically in the distance.
Benches are spaced every so often along the trail, affording hikers the opportunity to pause and do a little self-reflection (or just gaze in awe at the abundant wildlife and vegetation.)
If you've never watched the last tendrils of daylight disappear behind a mountaintop before, it's a truly next-level experience.
It's strangely peaceful to witness the bustling nightlife from afar. You can simply enjoy the shadows and Saguaro silhouettes cast by the illuminated buildings, oblivious to the crowds and noise.
There are few things that a little time in nature can't fix (or at least make better).
Dogs are not permitted on the hill, and strollers and wheelchairs may have difficulty navigating the moderate-to-steep grade throughout. All hikers must remain on the paved walkway.
To learn more about the hike, visit its page on AllTrails.
Have you ever hiked Tumamoc Hill? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments section below! Don’t forget to check out our previous article for another Tucson-area hike that’s totally bucket list-worthy.
Address: Tumamoc Hill, Tucson, AZ 85745, USA
