When is Fat Man's Pass open?
Every day, 5 AM–7 PM.
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Fat Man's Pass
- 4.8257 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 7 pm
Fat Man's Pass is a rugged, sun-baked gap offering dramatic desert vistas and rocky scrambling. It's ideal for hikers seeking scenic views and photography opportunities — expect steep, rocky terrain, wide-open Sonoran Desert panoramas, and a short but rewarding outing.
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Fat Man's Pass in short
When is the best time to visit Fat Man's Pass?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Fat Man's Pass indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Fat Man's Pass?
Pima Canyon Trailhead,Hidden Valley Trail,Phoenix, AZ 85042.
Right now · 2:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Better tomorrow at 7 am.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
In its favour
- Open till 7 pm
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- It's outdoors and wet out
67°
Heavy rain
- Feels
- 69°
- Rain
- 51%
- Wind
- 10mph
- 3pm
67° - 4pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 7 pm- monday
- 5 AM–7 PM
- tuesday
- 5 AM–7 PM
- wednesday
- 5 AM–7 PM
- thursday
- 5 AM–7 PM
- friday
- 5 AM–7 PM
- saturday
- 5 AM–7 PM
- sundayToday
- 5 AM–7 PM
Where and how
- 1 Fat Man's Pass
- 2 Hidden Valley Natural Tunnel · 9 min
- 3 Observation Point · 13 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 257 reviews
Known for
- Photography
- Nature walks
- Scenic views
- Walking trails
- Wildlife viewing
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Casual
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
- Pet owners
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a rain shell. Waterproof shoes until 4 pm. Umbrella all day.
Rain shellThe whole time
Waterproof shoesUntil 4 pm
UmbrellaThe whole time