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Mary Henderson Desert Center – Tucson Mountain Park West Gate loop from Desert Station Research Center

Mary Henderson Desert Center – Tucson Mountain Park West Gate loop from Desert Station Research Center

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Mary Henderson Desert Center – Tucson Mountain Park West Gate loop from Desert Station Research Center

01:22

26.8km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Mary Henderson Desert Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The Mary Henderson Desert Center is a planned educational and recreational facility. It aims to serve as a gateway to the surrounding desert landscape, offering opportunities for learning, exploration, and appreciation of the unique natural environment.

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Gates Pass Trailhead - Sonoran Desert Vista

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Tucson Mountain Park was established April 1929. The Pima County Parks Commission, with C. B. Brown as its chairman, was established to oversee the park. At approximately 20,000 acres, the park is one of the largest natural resource areas owned and managed by a local government in the U.S. The park has approximately 62 miles of non-motorized shared-use trails. The park’s trails are open to hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers, and provide a wide range of outstanding experiences, including technical challenges, and breathtaking views. Gates Pass overlook includes interpretive displays and historic structures. Picnicking and wildlife viewing opportunities are located throughout the park. webcms.pima.gov/cms/One.aspx?pageId=1539

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Tucson Mountain Park West Gate

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With several scenic overlooks, this huge park offers camping & trails for hiking and mountain biking, plus archery & shooting ranges. webcms.pima.gov/cms/One.aspx?pageId=1539

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14.5 km

11.7 km

416 m

< 100 m

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26.2 km

370 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (960 m)

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Monday 13 July

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Mary Henderson Desert Center – Tucson Mountain Park West Gate loop from Desert Station Research Center

Mary Henderson Desert Center

Gates Pass Trailhead - Sonoran Desert Vista

Tucson Mountain Park West Gate

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