Overlook–Telegraph Pass Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints
4.2 mi · ▲ 721 ft · 1 hr 46 min
Overlook–Telegraph Pass Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints is a 4.2-mile out-and-back in South Mountain Preserve near La Montana del Sur, AZ. The route passes Overlook before reaching Telegraph Pass Viewpoint at the turnaround, 2.1 miles in. It climbs 721 ft, with sections as steep as 18% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 52/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Overlook–Telegraph Pass Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints
4.2 mi · ▲ 721 ft · 1 hr 46 min
Elevation 2,006–2,621 ft
Out & Back · South Mountain Preserve
Trailhead: Gila Lookout Connector · 33.33134, -112.06060
Weather Sep 4: sunrise 6:05 AM · sunset 6:51 PM
Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Gila Lookout Connector, heading E.
- 0.5 miTurn left onto National Trail, heading W.
- 1.6 miPass Telegraph Pass Viewpoint.
- 50 ftReach Overlook, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 1.6 miTurn right onto Gila Lookout Connector, heading E.
- 0.5 miArrive 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 1.1 mi in (~28 min). Leave by 6:03 PM for the 6:51 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
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- Parking lot at the trailhead
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