Thimble Peak

Thimble Peak

Thimble Peak as seen from Tucson's east side
Elevation 5,323 ft (1,622 m) NGVD 29[1]
Location
Location Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, U.S.
Range Santa Catalina Mountains
Coordinates 32°20′15″N 110°46′27″W / 32.3375757°N 110.7742562°WCoordinates: 32°20′15″N 110°46′27″W / 32.3375757°N 110.7742562°W[2]
Topo map USGS Sabino Canyon

Thimble Peak is a well-known landmark in the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson, Arizona. Thimble Peak rises from the foothills on the south side of the range. On its east is Bear Canyon, on its west Sabino Canyon.

There are no trails to the peak itself. The final ascent of the "cap" requires technical climbing skills, class 3 to 5.

References

  1. ↑ "Thimble Peak, Arizona". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-02-09.
  2. ↑ "Thimble Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2014-02-09.

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