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climbing up occasional cairned rocky slabs. Looking south (right), you'll get dramatic
views of the back side of Finger Rock below you, with Tucson behind. Finally, the
trail turns northeast, passes a false summit, and reaches the spectacular top. See
Hike
19
for descriptions of views from Mount Kimball.
Directions
From central Tucson, head north on Swan Road to Sunrise Drive and turn west (left)
on Sunrise, which becomes Skyline Drive and then Ina Road. Almost 5 miles from
Swan, you'll reach the intersection of Ina Road and First Avenue to the south and
Christie Drive to the north. Turn right on Christie and follow it to Magee Road, where
you turn right to reach the trailhead, 1.6 miles from Ina Road.
Alternatively, take Grant Road to First Avenue, drive north 6 miles to Ina Road,
and cross Ina onto Christie Drive. Continue as described above.
From downtown, take Broadway east 1 mile to Euclid Avenue and turn left
(north). After 2 miles, at Grant Road, Euclid Avenue becomes First Avenue; continue
as described above.
From I-10, take Exit 248/Ina Road, drive east 6.3 miles to Christie Drive, and
then turn left to reach the trailhead.
