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8.5 miles
Distance
1,952 ft
Climb
-1,950 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
4,996 ft
Altitude min
4,998 ft
Altitude start
5,003 ft
Altitude end
-46.9%
Grade max
50.8%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1,837 ft
Distance flat
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Bug Spring Trail is a 8 mile moderately popular expert route located near Tucson Arizona. This hike only route can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 1,952 ft with a max elevation of 6,285 ft then descends -1,950 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Apr 20, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance8 miles
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Altitude min4,996 ft
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Altitude start4,998 ft
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Altitude end5,003 ft
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Climb1,952 ft
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Descent-1,950 ft
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Grade max-46.9%
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Grade min50.8%
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Distance climb4 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat1,837 ft
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| 226 ft | |||||
| 4 miles |
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Primary ActivityHike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeOut & Back
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical ratingHard
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- Walk southeast on Bug Springs Connector.
- Continue for 100 meters.
- Turn left onto Bug Springs.
- Continue for 7 kilometers.
- Walk south on Bug Springs.
- Continue for 7 kilometers.
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