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King Canyon Trail to Wasson Peak route map
Difficulty: DifficultOut and Back

King Canyon Trail to Wasson Peak

Tucson, Arizona

7.1 mi

Distance

2,484 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 17m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

King Canyon Trail to Wasson Peak is an out-and-back trail in Pima County, Arizona. It is 7.1 miles long and gains 2,484 feet. The nearest town is Tucson Estates, Arizona, about 3 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

RattlesnakesScorpionsOpen mine shaftsCactus spines and thorny brush

Elevation Profile

Min:885 ft
Max:1,413 ft
Gain:757 ft
Loss:757 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 885 ft and 1,413 ft across 7.1 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.885 ft1,061 ft1,237 ft1,413 ft0.0 mi1.8 mi3.6 mi5.3 mi7.1 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi886 ft
High point3.6 mi1,413 ft
End7.1 mi886 ft

Trail Details

  • No dogs
Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Tucson Estates, AZ · about 3 mi away
County:
Pima County, AZ

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Oct 11, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Highlights

Wasson Peak, 4,687 ftKing Canyon TrailHugh Norris TrailTucson Mountains

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