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. To its east is Bear Canyon, while to its west is Sabino Canyon. The peak is in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness on the Coronado National Forest.[1]

Thimble Peak
Thimble Peak as seen from Tucson's east side
Highest point
Elevation5,323 ft (1,622 m) NGVD 29[1]
Prominence403 ft (123 m)[1]
Coordinates32°20′15″N 110°46′27″W / 32.3375757°N 110.7742562°W / 32.3375757; -110.7742562[2]
Geography
Thimble Peak is located in Arizona
Thimble Peak
Thimble Peak
LocationTucson, Pima County, Arizona, U.S.
Parent rangeSanta Catalina Mountains
Topo mapUSGS 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

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  1. ^ a b c "Thimble Peak, Arizona". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-02-09.
  2. ^ "Thimble Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2014-02-09.
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