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Tucson Mountain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,957 Google reviews · Running trail in Tucson, Arizona · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Tucson Mountain Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Boasting a scenic overlook, this huge park offers camping & trails, plus archery & shooting ranges.
What runners say about Tucson Mountain Park
“We still had a beautiful hike that ended up being longer than planned, but I would definitely recommend using the AllTrails app to stay on track.”
We pulled over for a look see and were so enticed that we went for a little hike! We were surprised by all of the biodiversity and beauty there! The park is a very good place for a quick hike and some good photo opportunities! The bathrooms were not kept up though so I would recommend that you go somewhere else!
Tucson is just a beautiful city. This and the drive up Mount Lemmon is one of my favorite scenic drives in the city. Tucson Mountain Park to Saguaro is just a sight to behold.
The drive up is scenic but on a narrow winding road.You may encounter bicyclists on the roadway. Good views of the valley out toward Saguaro NP.
This area is beautiful. We came around sunrise and really enjoyed a leisurely hike, with the cooler air and sun slowly coming up. The saguaros are truly impactful. The trails was a bit hard to identify but we still enjoyed ourselves and found our way around (w the help of a trails app).
Trail conditions & character
“We still had a beautiful hike that ended up being longer than planned, but I would definitely recommend using the AllTrails app to stay on track.”
“The bathrooms were not kept up though so I would recommend that you go somewhere else!”
“I came here with a friend to hike what we thought would be a short loop and while the parking and scenery were great, the trail markings were confusing and led us off course.”
Plan your run at Tucson Mountain Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitepima.gov
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