Peak 4282 from where I parked

Ascending from the trail to the high ridge

The high ridge and the eastern false summit

Now higher up

A small gauntlet of cliffs to get past

On top the eastern summit, the highpoint comes into view

The summit and cairn

View back northeast at the eastern summit and distant Mica (left) and Rincon Mountains

Pistol Hill looking west

The summit and its eastern subsummit from the trail below

Peak 3970 is next

Partway up the slopes, its big cliff

The top is right there

Summit rocks

Look over at Peak 4282

Montage of views: Peak 3970 as seen from 4282, view of Tucson, some ascent shots while on 3970

Looking down hill of Peak 3970, I'm parked in the clearing to the left

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