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4.8 miles
Distance
81 ft
Climb
-3,138 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-3,057 ft
Altitude change
3,012 ft
Altitude min
6,070 ft
Altitude start
3,012 ft
Altitude end
-12.1%
Grade
-57.9%
Grade max
18.8%
Grade min
965 ft
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
758 ft
Distance flat

Ventana Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pusch Ridge Wilderness
    Tucson, Arizona
  • Ref Number
    #98
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Hiking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #44470 in Hiking [+]
    • #26715 in Trail Running
    • #35790 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #790 in Hiking · Arizona [+]
    • #429 in Trail Running
    • #1,319 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

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AI Generated Description

Ventana is a 5 mile black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Tucson Arizona. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating.

Disclaimer

Dogs and other pets are not allowed within the Pusch Ridge Wilderness due to a closure to protect Desert Big Horn Sheep.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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on Oct 9, 2026
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      Directions to ventana trailhead (32.380380, -110.865990)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ventana located?
      Ventana is located in Pusch Ridge Wilderness, Tucson, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Pusch Ridge Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.38038, -110.86599.
      ▼ How hard is Ventana?
      Ventana is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ventana?
      Ventana has 81 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3,138 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,012 ft to 6,070 ft.
      ▼ Is Ventana a point to point trail?
      Ventana is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ventana?
      Ventana is 4.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ventana?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ventana. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Ventana?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Ventana are:
      • January (1 activities)
      • February (1 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Ventana? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ventana are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Ventana?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 31 minutes to hike Ventana. The trail is 4.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ventana?
      Ventana is a moderately popular trail. There have been 51 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 58 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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