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    A Mountain (Sentinel Peak)

    160 Reviews
    #39 of 274 things to do in Tucson
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    Congress St. on Sentinel Peak Rd., Tucson, AZ 85745
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    “Easy drive for great views ”

    Great drive to see the sunset and vast views of Tucson. Lots of glass, very unfortunate so watch... read more

    Reviewed 5 days ago
    294terris
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    Ashern, Manitoba, Canada
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    “Great Views of Tucson”

    A couple of miles and minutes from downtown. It gives great views of the Tucson Valley The short... read more

    Reviewed 6 days ago
    AZ1912
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    Tucson, Arizona
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    All reviews broken glass great views of tucson parking lot close to downtown steep drop great viewpoint short drive surrounding mountains lane road easy drive greater tucson afraid of heights breathtaking views hiking trail photo ops enjoy the scenery bring your camera
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    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Easy drive for great views

    Great drive to see the sunset and vast views of Tucson. Lots of glass, very unfortunate so watch your step.

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank 294terris
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Great Views of Tucson

    A couple of miles and minutes from downtown. It gives great views of the Tucson Valley The short road to the top is closed to vehicles at night to mid-morning, so check the times. It is always open to hikers. There is parking along the...More

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank AZ1912
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Great Views & Easy Hiking

    This is a great location for a quick hike or drive that offers amazing views of Tucson and the surrounding area. Located on the Westside of Tucson and just minutes from downtown, I highly recommend this to anyone looking for an enjoyable drive with great...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank crisp24
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Short hike with great views.

    You drive most of the way up the mountain on a one lane road. Many people stop on the side of the road, but keep driving until you get to the parking lot on the left side. From there, you can hike to the "A"...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    1  Thank Swiss_Zirks
    Reviewed 30 January 2019 via mobile
    Totally worth the 5 minute drive up!

    This should be a must-do on your trip to Tucson for the views of the city and surrounding mountains!

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank oburtoncle
    Reviewed 13 December 2018
    Great View, Worth the Drive

    View was great! Watch out for all the broken glass that is everywhere. The day we were there the crowd was kind of rough.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    1  Thank Brad H
    Reviewed 28 November 2018
    Worth the drive

    Such beautiful views of Tucson from atop this mountain. Inhale deeply to revive your soul so as to clear your mind and and heart. Breathtakingly beautiful.

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Nelin N N
    Reviewed 18 November 2018
    Exhilarating Drive; Even More Exciting Sunset and View

    "A" Mountain, named after THE University of Arizona, is an awesome take when you consider all it takes is a little nerve and gas money. Very reachable from any part of the city, the 15 minute approach to the summit is more fun than your...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    2  Thank jteetigers
    Reviewed 13 November 2018
    A "must see" in Tuscon

    Because Tuscon is in a bowl, flat land surrounded by somewhat towering mountains all around, the Sunsets are a wonder to behold. Just per chance, we drove up the winding hill to see if we could experience a sunset up high. This was an amazing...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Roger R
    Reviewed 9 November 2018
    Great view for Photo Ops

    The drive up and down the mountain is a one way road with a steep drop on your right side. The parking area opposite from the "A" does not hold many cars, so I picked a time after lunch, when there were only a few...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    1  Thank Britt B
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    Carol C
    23 February 2018|
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    Response from cwc9201 | Reviewed this property |
    From Oklahoma? A long way. From the base of the mountain? a mile or 2 from the base.
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    Chettie D
    15 January 2018|
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    Response from cwc9201 | Reviewed this property |
    Tumamoc hill is the hill next to "A" mountain and is one that is for pedestrians only. Since I cannot include a link, a search of Tumamoc hill in Tucson will get you instrctions on how to get to the entrance. You might... More
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    23 July 2017|
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