Kitt Peak Hill Climb

DISTANCE:  22 mile round trip

START / FINISH:  Intersection of Ajo Highway (AZ 86) and AZ 386 35 miles west of Tucson at signed Kitt Peak turnoff.

ROUTE:  Eleven continuous miles of uphill climbing to the summit

TERRAIN:  Approximately 6 % grade, continuous uphill on good road

FEATURES:  Outstanding views of the Tohono O’Odham (Papago) Indian Reservation on the way up; views of two dozen telescopes arrayed on the summit (more than in any other single location in the world).  Water and restrooms available on the summit.

OPTIONS:  Begin riding 15 miles east of the Kitt Peak turn-off in Three Points (Robles Junction) on AZ 86.  (Three Points has a restaurant and general store.)