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Summary: This is a great hike up a well paved hill with fantastic city views. Since this hike is on university property it is one of the only hikes in the Tucson Mountain Range that permits night hiking, making this the perfect hike for sunrise/sunset watching. Tumamoc Hill is a research station that has been studied since 1906. Travel is permitted all the way to the top but on pavement only. With continued respect this route should remain open to the public! Trailhead: From I-10 and Speedway dirve 1 mile west on Speedway to Silverbell. Turn south (left) on Silverbell and drive 0.2 miles to West Anklam Rd. Turn west (right) on West Anklam and the trailhead is on your left. Park in or near the St. Mary's Hostpital parking lot as there is no parking at the trailhead. (Lat:32.22643 Lon:-111.00168) Trail Guides for Tumamoc Hill: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: The University of Arizona Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jeff Branscum, who has posted 11 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 3 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Yes Siree Bob on 4/22/2008 Tumamac hill IS NOT OPEN between 730-530pm on Weekdays. Before and after those times are fine. This is a U of A research center and is not a park of any kind. ALSO, there is NO PARKING. Parking anywhere around there...hospital, business park, apartments is technically trespassing. Parking on the street is risky. It is also an asphalt trail so expect a lot of reflected heat. 
Reviewed by sg on 3/28/2008 went there with a date during the full moon. awesome!!!
Reviewed by zl on 2/13/2008 my family and i enjoy this hike
Reviewed by GJS on 10/30/2007 My wife and I have walked up the "hill" the last few weeks. It starts out deceivingly easy and slowly grows to a fairly significant slope. The views of the surroundings are great. We saw a few habituated deer on each walk. I would rate the hike easy footing (paved road) but physically a bit harder.
Reviewed by Tim on 10/22/2007 Parking update; Parking on street is now permitted. Parking lot for hospital has been fenced off. Have walked this weekly for three weeks now. Sure makes the climbs on my bicycle easier!
Reviewed by george22 on 9/22/2007 As you walk this beautiful hill consider how far the educational and medical communities have strayed from their mission to serve our world and our peoples(you are within a UofA study area and right across from St. Mary's Hospital- it is not merely an accident of geogrqaphy that they are responsible for the hiking restictions)
Reviewed by Stephanie on 3/16/2007 Fellow walkers, This is a very friendly reminder to obey the signs on the hill, especially the one at the top of the hill that says not to proceed any further. If we do not comply with the signs, the privilege of walking on Tumamoc may be taken away, and there is no reason for that to happen. See you out there!
Reviewed by tank on 3/8/2007 I can understand, to a point, why access is limited; however it's too bad we can no longer hike during lunch hour. It is a beautiful walk, something you need to get used to, it is a steep incline but well worth the effort. I have seen deer and rattlesnakes along the path as well. Just be careful and respect the mountain for what it is. As for the time it takes, there is no right or wrong answer. The trick is to walk at your own pace - no matter how long it takes. Enjoy the climb! Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Arizona Hiking, Arizona Trails, Arizona Hikes, Pima County Hiking, Pima County Trails, Pima County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||