Hike Pusch Peak Coronado National Forest, AZ

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Oct 20, 2018 — Pusch Peak uses an unofficial trail to reach its summit. The peak's steep cliffs tower over the northern Tucson suburban sprawl. The hike begins along the Linda Vista Trail, a popular loop that's easily accessible. I left the loop at a sign marking the end of the maintained forest service trail system. From here, the Pusch Peak Trail ascended a drainage on the peak's west side, keeping out of the drainage's bottom and instead sticking to the base of the cliffs. The hike continues east as it ascends toward the peak, some light Class 2 scrambling along the way. This is a short and steep hike which has nice views of Tucson below and the majority of the Santa Catalina Mountains to the east, including Bighorn Peak just to the east, and Mount Lemmon farther back.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)

Peaks on hike

Elevation

Prominence

Pusch Peak

5361 ft

841 rise

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Starting up from the Linda Vista Trailhead.

A sign marking end of official trail.

Heading up a side canyon below Pusch Peak.

Looking back down toward the Linda Vista Trailhead.

Steep hiking the whole way up.

Looking back down the way I came.

Approaching the summit. You can see Bighorn Peak, Table Mountain, and Mt. Kimball in this photo. Also Mt. Lemmon in the distance.

Close-up of the ridge from Pusch Peak to Bighorn and Table.

Pusch Peak summit looking north.

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