Thimble Peak

Thimble Peak

Thimble Peak as seen from Tucson's east side
Highest point
Elevation 5,323 ft (1,622 m)  NGVD 29[1]
Prominence 403 ft (123 m) [1]
Coordinates 32°20′15″N 110°46′27″W / 32.3375757°N 110.7742562°W / 32.3375757; -110.7742562Coordinates: 32°20′15″N 110°46′27″W / 32.3375757°N 110.7742562°W / 32.3375757; -110.7742562 [2]
Geography
Thimble Peak

Location Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, U.S.
Parent range Santa Catalina Mountains
Topo map USGS Sabino Canyon

Thimble Peak is a well-known landmark in the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson, Arizona. Thimble Peak rises from the foothills on the south side of the range. To its east is Bear Canyon, while to its west is Sabino Canyon. the peak is in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness on the Coronado National Forest[1]

There are no trails to the peak itself. The final ascent of the "cap" requires technical climbing skills, class 3 to 5.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Thimble Peak, Arizona". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-02-09.
  2. ↑ "Thimble Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2014-02-09.


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