8.7 miles
Distance
2,474 ft
Climb
-2,483 ft
Descent
2 miles
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Butterfly and Sunset Trail is a 9 mile less popular intermediate route located near Tucson Arizona. This hike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route climbs 2,474 ft with a max elevation of 8,505 ft then descends -2,483 ft.
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  • Riding area
    Pusch Ridge Wilderness
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Hard
More Stats for Butterfly and Sunset Trail mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    6,524 ft
  • Altitude start
    7,750 ft
  • Altitude end
    7,740 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -61.5%
  • Grade min
    89%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,637 ft
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