South Mountain Preserve

Overlook–Telegraph Pass Viewpoint, 4 sights

2.2 mi · ▲ 499 ft · 59 min

Overlook–Telegraph Pass Viewpoint, 4 sights is a 2.2-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, 1.1 miles in. It climbs 499 ft, with sections as steep as 29% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 47/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi1,467 – 1,995 ft · steepest grade: 29%2.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Telegraph Pass Trailhead (Paved) 33.31766, -112.06657
Nearest town La Montana del Sur, AZ

Directions

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Overlook–Telegraph Pass Viewpoint, 4 sights

2.2 mi · ▲ 499 ft · 59 min

Elevation 1,466–1,994 ft

Out & Back · South Mountain Preserve

Trailhead: Telegraph Pass Trailhead (Paved) · 33.31766, -112.06657

Weather Sep 4: Overcast, high 102°F / low 83° · precip 13% · wind 4 mph · sunrise 6:05 AM · sunset 6:51 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route · Horses allowed on the whole route · Toilets at the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Telegraph Pass Trailhead (Paved), heading NE.
  2. 0.4 miTurn left onto Telegraph Pass Trail, heading W.
  3. 0.7 miPass Telegraph Pass Viewpoint.
  4. 50 ftBear left onto National Trail, heading SE.
  5. 50 ftReach Overlook, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  6. 50 ftBear right onto Telegraph Pass Trail, heading NW.
  7. 0.7 miTurn right onto Telegraph Pass Trailhead (Paved), heading E.
  8. 0.4 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

63% dirt37% paved

Weather

OvercastTemperature 102°F83°
Feels like94°Precip13%Wind4 mphUV8Humidity24%
Rained 0.6″ 4 days ago
Hourly temperature
105°80°
Sunrise 6:05 AM12 AM3 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM9 PMSunset 6:51 PM
Sat 102°82°
Sun 103°87°
Mon 103°85°
Tue 105°88°
Wed 104°87° 23%
Thu 101°84° 28%

Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route
  • Horses allowed on the whole route
  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Drinking water at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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