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.

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. Fun for the whole family!

Mount Lemmon Sky Island Adventure. Devouring a hot, gooey cookie as big as your head at Summerhaven’s Cookie Cabin is reason enough to traverse the curvy Catalina Highway to this little town just below Mt. Lemmon’s 9,157-ft. summit.

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.

Located in the Santa Catalina Mountains in the Coronado National Forest, Mount Lemmon overs the most conducive camping temperatures in the hot summer months in Tucson. From Tucson, head north on Catalina Highway towards Summer Haven, a small Ski Resort town at an altitude of a little over 8000 feet.

May 24, 2024 · Mount Lemmon in the Coronado National Forest is a popular destination year-round, but especially during the summer season as temperatures rise in the Tucson area.

Jan 2, 2025 · You’re about to experience one of the world’s most amazing drives - a scenic tour of Mount Lemmon - but there are a few things you should know about the tour before you get started. The tour begins in Tucson just after turning off East Tanque Verde Road at the Safeway and onto the East Catalina Highway.

Jun 13, 2023 · Mount Lemmon in the Coronado National Forest is a popular destination year-round, but especially during the summer season as temperatures rise in the Tucson area.

Jan 1, 2011 · LEMMON, AZ, 85619 / 520- 576-1321. Open Thursday thru Monday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Weekday hours, Monday, Thursday and Friday: 10:30am - 4pm (Closed Tues & Wed). note: there is a 2 person limit on the sky ride chairs - regardless of size or age (this includes babies and toddlers).

Oct 1, 2022 · Located in East Tucson, Mount Lemmon’s peak can be 20-30 degrees cooler than the town below. It’s the perfect place to escape the heat of the Sonoran desert in the summer, watch the leaves change color in the fall, or enjoy snow sports in the winter.