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.

Jun 13, 2023 · Zimmerman likes the Meadow Trail. But if you stumble upon any trails that are closed, don't ignore the signs.

Jan 2, 2025 · You will see lots of interpretive signs with great information, and our tour picks up where it leaves off to give you an in-depth understanding of why this mountain matters. The …

Approximately an hour and a half drive from Tucson's city center, Mount Lemmon is a favorite day trip and camping spot for Tucsonans. It's a beautiful outdoor escape - ideal for hiking, biking, rock-climbing, picnicking, sunset-watching, and sledding/skiing.

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. Of the Tucson area summits, only Mt. Wrightson is higher.

Sep 23, 2023 · Mount Lemmon is popular for outdoor recreation with dozens of trails and wildlife areas for hiking and cycling. Here's what to know about the area.

Expansive views, lots of connecting trails and access to the western portion of the Wilderness of Rock with its immense boulders and picturesque formations characterize this high country trail.

It was in 1881, when the US Cavalry still pursued Apaches and gunslingers fought it out at Tombstone’s OK Corral that Sara Allen Plummer Lemmon, a slender, dark-haired woman of 45 challenged and then conquered the mountain that loomed …

In winter, Mount Lemmon transforms into a snowy wonderland, attracting skiers and snowboarders to its slopes. The Mount Lemmon Ski Valley is Southern Arizona’s only ski resort and offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a variety of runs for all skill levels.