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2.9 miles
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-2,452 ft
Descent
01:01:44
Avg time
-2,431 ft
Altitude change
5,646 ft
Altitude min
8,099 ft
Altitude max
8,077 ft
Altitude start
5,646 ft
Altitude end
-16.1%
Grade
-73.1%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
390 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
01:01:44
Avg time
Red Ridge (Upper) Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMt Lemmon - Upper
Tucson, Arizona -
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonSummer
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump, Rock Face
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Land OwnerCoronado National Forest
As of September 2023, Red Ridge is officially the Arizona Trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 8 rides
- 24 miles avg distance
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- 39 rides
- Last: May 18, 2026
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Directions to red-ridge-upper trailhead
(32.448380, -110.769430)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Ridge (Upper)
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Where is Red Ridge (Upper) located?
Red Ridge (Upper) is located in Mt Lemmon - Upper, Tucson, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Mt Lemmon - Upper trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.44838, -110.76943.
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How hard is Red Ridge (Upper)?
Red Ridge (Upper) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 16.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Red Ridge (Upper)?
Red Ridge (Upper) has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,452 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,646 ft to 8,099 ft.
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Is Red Ridge (Upper) a point to point trail?
Red Ridge (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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