Thimble Peak facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Thimble Peak
Thimble Peak as seen from Tucson's east side
Highest point
Elevation	5,323 ft (1,622 m)  NGVD 29
Prominence	403 ft (123 m)
Geography
Thimble Peak Location in Arizona
Location	Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, U.S.
Parent range	Santa Catalina Mountains
Topo map	USGS Sabino Canyon

Thimble Peak is a famous mountain in the Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson, Arizona. It stands tall from the lower hills on the south side of the mountain range. To its east, you'll find Bear Canyon, and to its west is Sabino Canyon. This peak is part of the Pusch Ridge Wilderness area, which is inside the Coronado National Forest.

Climbing Thimble Peak

Thimble Peak is a bit tricky to climb. There are no regular trails that go all the way to the very top. If you want to reach the highest part, often called the "cap," you need special skills. This involves technical climbing, which means using ropes and other gear to climb steep rock faces. It's not like hiking on a path; it's more like serious rock climbing.