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Ridge View Trail
This quick, 1.6-mile trail climbs to a scenic view of the canyons of Tanque Verde Ridge.
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Ridge View Trail Details
Connecting just 100 yards from the Hope Camp Trail and the Camino Loma Alta Trailhead, this trail climbs gently up hard-packed sand to a scenic view of the canyons of Tanque Verde Ridge. Along the way you'll pass lots of saguaro and other cactus right along the trail. A quick turnaround, and you're on your way back down the trail to where you started.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
2.4 miles
Estimated time
1 hour
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Ridge View Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Ridge View Trail
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0.1 mi away
Hope Camp Trail
The park's newest trail is multi-use, meaning it is open to hikers, bicyclists, and horseback riders.
1.9 mi away
Quilter Trail (Arizona Trail)
This trail extends outside of the park, where its name changes to the Arizona Trail.
3.1 mi away
Javelina Rocks
Plan to arrive at Javelina Rocks 30 minutes before sunset.
3.1 mi away
Tanque Verde Ridge Trail
This trail provides easy access to the park's backcountry.
3.2 mi away
Freeman Homestead Trail
Young visitors will find this trail of particular interest.
