Judith Tunnell Challenge Trail–Las Lomitas Trail Loop, 3 sights
2.5 mi · ▲ 220 ft · 57 min
Judith Tunnell Challenge Trail–Las Lomitas Trail Loop, 3 sights is a 2.5-mile loop in South Mountain Preserve near La Montana del Sur, AZ. It is mostly level, with 220 ft of elevation gain. It scores 38/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Judith Tunnell Challenge Trail–Las Lomitas Trail Loop, 3 sights
2.5 mi · ▲ 220 ft · 57 min
Elevation 1,382–1,584 ft
Loop · South Mountain Preserve
Trailhead: Kiwanis Trail · 33.34072, -112.07611
Weather Sep 5: Overcast, high 102°F / low 83° · precip 12% · wind 8 mph · sunrise 6:06 AM · sunset 6:50 PM
Toilets at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start at the trailhead, heading NW.
- 50 ftTurn right onto Las Lomitas Trail, heading N.
- 0.8 miSharp left onto Judith Tunnell Accessible Trail, heading NE.
- 50 ftContinue straight onto Judith Tunnell Challenge Trail, heading NE.
- 0.1 miSharp right, heading SW.
- 0.2 miContinue straight onto Las Lomitas Trail, heading SW.
- 0.2 miTurn right, heading W.
- 250 ftContinue straight onto Ranger Trail, heading W.
- 0.2 miBear left, heading SW.
- 0.2 miTurn left onto Las Lomitas Trail, heading SW.
- 0.8 miTurn right, heading N.
- 50 ftThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.4 mi in (~9 min). Leave by 6:21 PM for the 6:50 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Car visible from the viewpoint
Good to know
- Toilets at the trailhead
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Kiwanis Trail Trailhead
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- Ranger Trail 3.5 mi · ▲ 301 ft
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