Tucson west side
Tumamoc Hill hike
Paved walk on Tumamoc Hill, managed as a University of Arizona ecological reserve.
Lower heat exposure before 10am, skip from 1pm (96F forecast at 4pm, University of Arizona says to protect yourself from the sun). Sunset about 6:01pm. Forecast updated 4:07am.
Check conditions before you go.
Today
Today, hour by hour. Sunset is about 6:01pm, and later hours aren't rated.
Tomorrow morning
Tomorrow from 5am to noon, if the forecast goes that far.
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NWS alerts
No weather alerts for this trail as of the last update.
NWS HeatRisk, experimental
Level 1 (Minor) for 2026-10-07. HeatRisk is an experimental NWS product. For official heat warnings, go by NWS watches, warnings, and advisories.
Trail facts
Trailhead location
Census geocode of 1675 W. Anklam Rd.. 32.22569, -111.00320. The contact page prints 1675 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745. The walk page says to park on the street along Anklam Road, not in hospital or clinic lots. The pin is placed from the street address, not at the gate itself. Source: University of Arizona Desert Laboratory contact page, Census geocoder.
Elevation
2,368 ft. From USGS elevation data for the map pin. The pin location is approximate, so this number is too.
Forecast area elevation
2,415 ft for the NWS forecast area near Tucson, AZ. The NWS forecasts for squares about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) across, so it can be hotter or cooler on the trail itself. Forecast updated 4:07am MST.
Distance and climb
University of Arizona: 1.5 miles from base to top, 3 miles round trip, approximate 700 foot rise. The upper road is steeper. Source: Desert Laboratory, Walk the Hill.
Water
A water fountain and a portable toilet are at the midpoint. Bring a bottle you can refill. That is the university's description, not a live status of the fountain. Source: Desert Laboratory, Walk the Hill.
Sun and shade
The walk page says to take care to protect yourself from the sun, and to carry a flashlight in the dark. We haven't confirmed hour-by-hour shade. Source: Desert Laboratory, Walk the Hill.
Hours and rules
Open to walkers 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Stay on the paved road and overlook cables. No pets. No bicycles on the hill. The walk page lists University police at (520) 621-8273 and 911 for emergencies. Source: Desert Laboratory, Walk the Hill.
Official links
Nearby trails
- Yetman Trail (5.9 miles away)
- Brown Mountain (8.3 miles away)
- Pima Canyon (9.4 miles away)
See also the heat guide, the monsoon guide, and today's conditions on every trail.