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1.3 miles
Distance
109 ft
Climb
00:11:46
Avg time
109 ft
Altitude change
2,689 ft
Altitude min
2,798 ft
Altitude max
2,689 ft
Altitude start
2,799 ft
Altitude end
1.5%
Grade
-1.4%
Grade max
13.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
69 ft
Distance down
702 ft
Distance flat
00:11:46
Avg time

Gates Pass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tucson Mountain Park
    Tucson, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #110937 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #320679 in Trail Running
    • #147471 in Hiking
    • #24107 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,628 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #4,319 in Trail Running
    • #3,059 in Hiking
    • #974 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Pima County

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AI Generated Description

Gates Pass is a 1 mile popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Tucson Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 8, 2021 @ 6:01am
Apr 8, 2021
Surprisingly fun section of trail. Rocky and loose like the rest of the area
Mar 20, 2019 @ 12:45pm
Mar 20, 2019
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on Dec 24, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gates Pass located?
      Gates Pass is located in Tucson Mountain Park, Tucson, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Tucson Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.22192, -111.13228.
      ▼ How hard is Gates Pass?
      Gates Pass is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gates Pass?
      Gates Pass has 109 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,689 ft to 2,798 ft.
      ▼ Is Gates Pass a point to point trail?
      Gates Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gates Pass?
      Gates Pass is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gates Pass?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gates Pass. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gates Pass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gates Pass are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gates Pass?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Gates Pass. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gates Pass?
      Gates Pass is a very popular trail. There have been 846 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 842 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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