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.
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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
- Start on Telegraph Pass Trailhead (Paved), heading NE.
- 0.4 miTurn left onto Telegraph Pass Trail, heading W.
- 0.7 miPass Telegraph Pass Viewpoint.
- 50 ftBear left onto National Trail, heading SE.
- 50 ftReach Overlook, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 50 ftBear right onto Telegraph Pass Trail, heading NW.
- 0.7 miTurn right onto Telegraph Pass Trailhead (Paved), heading E.
- 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.
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- 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
More from Telegraph Pass Trailhead (Paved) Trailhead
- Overlook–Telegraph Pass Viewpoint Loop, 8 sights 9.4 mi · ▲ 1,691 ft
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