The Top 16 Peaks in Pima County
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Pima County is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 16
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Pima County for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Pima County for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: December 9, 2025
Finger Rock Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
Finger Rock Trail is a great adventure into the mountain scenery of the Pusch Ridge Wilderness with great views on Tucson. If you follow it to the end you will …
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Wasson Peak
Highlight • Summit
Great views from the summit. Best enjoyed during morning or evening hours due to the heat during the day. Rocky terrain at the top but no scrambling or technical moves required.
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Pusch Peak Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Pusch Peak Trail begins at the Linda Vista Loop Trailhead and cuts through the loop trail. After 0.7 miles and a 380-foot elevation gain, a sign marks the start …
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Brett’s Mt. Lemmon Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Mt Lemmon climbs from the Sonoran desert to an alpine forest at the top and the town of Summer Haven. Make sure you have appropriate attire for cold weather above 2000m.
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View from Pusch Peak
Highlight • Summit
The Linda Vista trailhead is located just off Oracle Road, very convenient to locations in Oro Valley or northwest Tucson. This relatively short but extremely steep hike quickly gets you …
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Sentinel Peak
Highlight • Summit
Sentinel Peak is an easy access summit that is great for watching the sunset over Tucson. It is also known as "A" Mountain because of the giant A on it's east side.
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Saddle Back
Highlight • Summit
Blackett’s Ridge Trail is a popular hike that leads to the 4,341-foot summit of Saddleback. Spanning 5.5 miles with over 1,900 feet of elevation gain, the trail rewards hikers with …
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Kitt Peak Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Climbing towards the iconic white domes of Kitt Peak National Observatory is a truly unique 'sky island' experience, offering breathtaking panoramic views high above the vast Sonoran Desert. You'll ascend …
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Incinerator Ridge
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This incredible trail goes right past Leopold Point and Barnum Rock, two incredible rock features/summits. The trail is fairly short and easy, but there are definitely some steeper sections too!
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Agua Caliente Hill
Highlight (Segment) • Summit
Wonderful, sort of, hidden gem in the Tucson area. Especially compared to the very popular Sabino Canyon / Push Ridge Wilderness area. Agua Caliente Hill mixes steep sections with incredible …
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