Kitt Peak Road Bike Ride Hill Climb
Difficulty
Hard
Average time
1:20:00
Ride Mileage
21 to 40 miles
Climbing Elevation
3,612 ft
Type of ride
Climb
Road/Mountain
Road

Kitt Peak Road Bike Bike Hill Climb

Kitt Peak is home to one of the world’s largest observatories. The 12-mile Kitt Peak bike climb is an out and back for a total of 24 miles.

Kit Peak is west of Tucson, Arizona and will challenge riders of all levels.

The 360 degree views at the top of this sacred Native American mountain are well worth the climb.

There are two options for this ride:

Option One: Drive out to Kitt Peak Road from Tucson and do the 24 mile bike ride.

Option Two: Ride From Tucson CLICK HERE

Bike Ride Map and Elevation Details

Total distance: 24.19 mi
Max elevation: 6816 ft
Min elevation: 3229 ft
Total climbing: 3612 ft
Total descent: -3612 ft
Download file: Kit Peak.gpx
  • Kitt Peak Road Bike Ride Hill Climb
  • Kitt Peak Road Bike Ride Hill Climb

2 Comments

  1. joliver3 February 5, 2015 at 4:43 am

    Is there a safe place to park a car out at the intersection of AZ-86 and AZ-386 (Kitt Peak Rd.)? I’m interested in coming down from Phoenix to try this climb, but I wouldn’t have the time (or the fitness!) to make the 100-mile ride from Tucson to Kitt Peak and back.

    • Tyler Ford February 5, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      Yes there are some pullouts along side the road. Or even at the turn at 86 and 386.

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