Mount Lemmon, with a summit elevation of 9,159 feet (2,792 m), [1] is the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains. It is located in the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson, Arizona, United States.

Explore Southern Arizona’s sky islands in Coronado National Forest. Mount Lemmon is the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains, topping out at more than 9,000 feet. Visit this mountain retreat to cool off in the warmer months and to enjoy a snowy playground in winter.

Jul 10, 2010 · Mount Lemmon, rising to an elevation of 9,157 feet above sea level, offers some of the best climbing in Arizona. More than 2,500 3,000 climbing routes can be found on the mountain, making it one of the most popular and densely developed climbing areas in the state.

The Santa Catalina Mountains are the largest of several ranges of hills that surround Tucson, dominating the northern skyline and rising to a high point of 9,157 feet (Mt Lemmon), over 6,000 feet above the city.

Feb 12, 2008 · The Mount Lemmon trail connects to the Wilderness of Rock trail after 1.9 miles of uphill travel. The trail leaves the junction at the top of the pass heading east. One could leave from this point onto the West Fork trail, as well, and visit Sabino Canyon and the top of the Front Range hikes if one were so inclined.

Sep 23, 2023 · One of Tucson’s main attractions is Mount Lemmon in the Catalina Mountains, also known as Babad Do'ag, or Frog Mountain, to the Tohono O'odham Nation. The area is popular for outdoor recreation...

With a summit of 9,159 feet, Mount Lemmon is the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains. The mountain was named for botanist Sara Plummer Lemmon, who trekked to the top of the mountain by horse and foot in 1881.

Mount Lemmon, located in the picturesque Coronado National Forest in Tucson, Arizona, is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Standing at an elevation of 9,159 feet above sea level, it is the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains and offers a wide range of recreational activities year-round.

Outstanding scenery features steep rock cliffs and foothills covered with unique desert vegetation adjacent to riparian corridors. Access to some areas on Mt. Lemmon are seasonal and weather dependant. Contact the Santa Catalina Ranger District at 520-749-8700 for information. Map showing recreational areas. Map Information.

Mt. Lemmon is unquestionably the monarch of the Catalina Mountains. Its huge, broad summit rises nearly seven thousand feet above the city of Tucson, and is often snowcapped while far below, saguaro cacti bask in the sun.