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1.0 mile
Distance
66 ft
Climb
-448 ft
Descent
00:14:59
Avg time
-382 ft
Altitude change
2,802 ft
Altitude min
3,202 ft
Altitude max
3,184 ft
Altitude start
2,802 ft
Altitude end
-6.951%
Grade
-24.887%
Grade max
14.577%
Grade min
856 ft
Distance climb
4,019 ft
Distance down
614 ft
Distance flat
00:14:59
Avg time
Golden Gate (upper) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTucson Mountain Park
Tucson, Arizona -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Land OwnerPima County
Upper Golden Gate (to Rattlesnake) is one of the more technical trails in the Tucson Mountain Park. Great if you enjoy technical rock features and steps.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 3 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 111 rides
- Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Directions to golden-gate-upper trailhead
(32.212740, -111.099900)
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Tucson Hard
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5 Reviews & Comments
Josephcain4
Downhill was waaay more fun than anticipated! I really enjoyed it, but it's definitely a hard trail. Total kudos to those who climb it. Lots of tight twisty drops, but all roll-able. Very technical with some punchy climbs mixed into the drops. Only problem is that there's no fun way to get to this trail. It'd be super cool to see an addition from the Crain Junction on Sarasota.
Ampfrog
Spontaneously decided to ride this uphill, first time on the trail, now understand why it is listed as primarily downhill. Emphasis on steps... for most of the trail, 10-20", some back-to-back-to-back staircase style. Would recommend being able to at least handle rolling up one to two steps easily/consistently or most of the trail will be hike-a-bike. The longer staircases are more rare, so don't need that level of tech skill to enjoy the climb unless trying to clean it.
When heading up, the first half is not too insane, rode probably 85-90% of it. The next 30-40% of the trail got much steeper with more sustained steps/staircases (plus was getting tired), ended up hopping on and off the bike a lot, and the last 10-20% of the trail was more ridable again.
Insane workout between the tech and elevation gain. The gnarly drop down David Yetman trail immediately after was a nice reward.
When heading up, the first half is not too insane, rode probably 85-90% of it. The next 30-40% of the trail got much steeper with more sustained steps/staircases (plus was getting tired), ended up hopping on and off the bike a lot, and the last 10-20% of the trail was more ridable again.
Insane workout between the tech and elevation gain. The gnarly drop down David Yetman trail immediately after was a nice reward.
jeffgicklhorn
The upper part of Golden Gate (to Rattlensnake) is one of the more technical trails in TMP. Great if you enjoy chunky technical terrain.
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