Thimble Peak is a well-known landmark in the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson, Arizona. Thimble Peak rises from the foothills on the south side of the range. To its east is Bear Canyon, while to its west is Sabino Canyon. The peak is in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness on the Coronado National Forest.[1]

Thimble Peak
Thimble Peak as seen from Tucson's east side
Highest point
Elevation	5,323 ft (1,622 m) NGVD 29[1]
Prominence	403 ft (123 m)[1]
Coordinates	32°20′15″N 110°46′27″W[2]
Geography
Thimble Peak
Location	Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, U.S.
Parent range	Santa Catalina Mountains
Topo map	USGS Sabino Canyon

There are no trails to the peak itself. The final ascent of the "cap" requires technical climbing skills, class 3 to 5.

References

External links

• "Thimble Peak". SummitPost.org.
• "Thimble Peak, AZ". HikeArizona.com