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Dripping Spring Mountains

Arizona

Elevation Range

2,500 ft - 5,157 ft

Notable Peaks

2

Coordinates

33.1952, -110.9525

About Dripping Spring Mountains

The Dripping Spring Mountains are a small mountain range located in south-central Arizona, just east of Phoenix. The range is characterized by rugged, steep terrain with rocky canyons, desert vegetation, and scattered drainages. Elevations range from around 2,500 feet in the foothills to just over 5,000 feet at the highest peaks. The mountains were formed by volcanic and tectonic activity millions of years ago and feature a mix of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rock formations.

Notable Peaks

Dripping Spring Mountain

5,157 ft

Ripsey Peak

4,984 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

fall

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Gateway Towns

Superior, AZ
Kearny, AZ

Location

Arizona

33.1952, -110.9525

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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