Redington Pass

Redington Pass (el. 1310 m./4300 ft.) is a high mountain pass between the Santa Catalina Mountains and the Rincons in northeast Pima County, Arizona. It is located just east of Tucson. Historically, it was the connection between the farming and ranching areas of Redington along the San Pedro River on the east side of the pass and Tucson on the west side.

Redington Pass
Elevation1,310 m (4,298 ft)
Location(eastern)-Sonoran Desert
Madrean Sky Islands
Pima County, Arizona, United States
RangeSanta Catalina Mountains-N & NW
Rincon Mountains-S
Coordinates32.3075°N 110.6°W / 32.3075; -110.6

The road through Redington Pass is unpaved and the area throughout the pass is a favorite of mountain bikers and all-terrain vehicle riders. The area was also frequented by firearms enthusiasts, as the region contained three unofficial shooting range areas. As of 2013 these unofficial shooting ranges have been shut down[1] by federal officials due to litter and noise pollution.[2] The west side of the pass near Tanque Verde Falls affords views overlooking the east side of the city of Tucson, spread out across the Sonoran Desert floor below.

References
  1. Kreutz, Doug (14 January 2013). "Trashed Redington areas will be fenced off, cleaned". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved 6 March 2013.
  2. Duggan, Mark (24 December 2012). "Forest Service Focuses on Redington Pass". Arizona Public Media. Retrieved 6 March 2013.

32.3°N 110.6°W / 32.3; -110.6

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