Gates Pass Tucson AZ

Gates Pass

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(955) · Hiking area in Tucson, United States
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Nov 24, 2024
We got up early enough to hike and see the sunrise at Gates Pass! Beautiful part of the country to attend a family wedding ….temp was cooler than usual, at 60degrees, but we just wore a light jacket… Full review by Curious551027
Jul 2, 2024
Have a drive out on the W Gates Pass road. Its a lovely scenic drive with view points and short walks. The whole road will only take you about 20mins one way. Its free and in some parts as good as Sa… Full review by BarryandNicolaG
Mar 21, 2024
Tucson was such a wonderful trip! First time and we loved it! Stayed at El Conquistador, had a surprisingly good hike at Linda Vista trails nearby (perfect for young kiddos), rode ATVs with Tucson Ad… Full review by Lisa H
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For a panoramic view of Tucson and its surrounding mountain ranges, drive uphill west on Speedway Boulevard, which turns into Gat…
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How many parking spaces?
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Where we parked at the base of the trail there is a gravel parking lot that will hold about 12 cars.
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Does anyone know if there are on site grills? Thanks!
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No. Not even any restrooms.
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do you have to walk to Gate's pass? I am handicapped and want a nice sunset without hiking to it.
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You can stay in the parking lot and see the sunset or go to a paved overlook area right next to the lot.
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can you hike here?
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At the top of the pass is a nice parking lot. Looks like paths go out several directions.
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Would this road be too much for someone susceptible to getting car sick?
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Not at all. To enter the park, you simply take a quick turn-off from the main road into the parking lot. There is very little elevation change or curviness to the drive. You can park …
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Not at all. To enter the park, you simply take a quick turn-off from the main road into the parking lot. There is very little elevation change or curviness to the drive. You can park and walk to nearest observation point without any elevation change. Most people it seems cannot help themselves to take one of the short hikes up one of several paths to sides of the mountains facing into the valley.
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