Tanque Verde Ridge Trail,
Saguaro National Park

Located 12.6 miles from Tucson, Arizona (AZ)
4 Stars
12,710 Steps 1  (5.7 mi)
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Elevation

The Tanque Verde Ridge Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,820 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,084 ft. and an elevation range of 2,736 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
5.7 mi3,084 ft5,820 ft2,736 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.2 hrs220.92,651 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.4 hrs0.00 ft2,651 ft
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Tanque Verde Ridge Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Sabino Canyon, AZ
  2. North Topo Map: Agua Caliente Hill, AZ
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Piety Hill, AZ
  4. West Topo Map: Tucson East, AZ
  5. Topo Map: Tanque Verde Peak, AZ
  6. East Topo Map: Mica Mountain, AZ
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Tucson SE, AZ
  8. South Topo Map: Vail, AZ
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Rincon Peak, AZ

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Tanque Verde Ridge Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.

FAQ

What is the length of the Tanque Verde Ridge Trail?

The length of the trail is 5.7 miles (9.1 km) or 12,710 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Tanque Verde Ridge Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.2 hours in one direction and in 2.4 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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