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Arizona
34.9 mi
Distance
3,859 ft
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Arizona Trail Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass
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The Arizona Trail Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass is a challenging 34.9-mile trek that circumvents the rugged Pusch Ridge Wilderness area north of Tucson, offering expansive desert and mountain vistas. This remote section of the Arizona Trail traverses varied terrain through saguaro forests, bajadas, and foothills with significant elevation changes. The bypass route provides an alternative to more technical wilderness passages while still delivering a rewarding backcountry experience in the Sonoran Desert.
Box Camp
~1 min drive
10 mi · Hard
North Sabino Canyon Park
~1 min drive
1.24-mile out-and-back trail in Arizona with 397 ft elevation gain.
Marshall Gulch Trail #3
~3 min drive
A moderate 1.30-mile out-and-back trail in Arizona that connects to Aspen Trail #93, ideal for hikers seeking a straightforward mountain experience.
Bigelow
~3 min drive
1.7 mi · Easy
Aspen
~1 min drive
7.9 mi · Hard
East Ski Run Road
~3 min drive
A brief 0.69-mile out-and-back trail in Arizona that connects to the Aspen Draw Trail system.
Mint Springs
~3 min drive
3.4 mi · Moderate
Meadow
~5 min drive
1.7 mi · Easy
Davis Spring
~3 min drive
12 mi · Hard
Oracle Ridge Trail #1
~6 min drive
A 7.85-mile out-and-back dirt trail in Arizona ideal for hikers looking for a straightforward desert hiking experience.
