Gates Pass

Gates Pass is a scenic lookout Tucson located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (520) 624-1817

  • Website

    visittucson.org

  • Facebook

    107767042579046

  • Type

    Scenic Lookout

Address

W Gates Pass Rd. Tucson , AZ 85743 United States

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cacti hiking scenic views picnics fresh air romantic mountains easy access cameras short lunch
john b

Great place for a short hike and sack lunch . Sunset is gorgeous from here. Very quite, feels like your miles from the hustle and bustle!! LOVE IT!

Sherri Fournier

Great picture spot and white knuckle driving along the scenic pass. Don't forget to check your breaks before you decide to travel the route westward.

Cooki Lumsden

An amazing view , prairie drivers are in for an experience on this road though. Pay attention to the slow down signs.

John Mijac

Best Sunset/Sunrise spot West of Tucson. Easy access , bring a picnic or just a camera , hike 5 minutes and be amazed by twin views . Read more

Michael den Drijver

Beautiful scenery of Tucson and the surrounding mountains filled with Saguaro cacti .

Kevin Phan

Sunsets are beautiful here! Watch out for broken glass!

Vicki N

Never seen a mountain with this many cacti !

Matthew Breuer

folks, it’s a good view

Meghan

uh, its peaceful , seriously. Just watch out for DB bike riders...

Stephanie Rubin

Un bonito lugar para mirar la ciudad, muy romántico

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