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.

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, 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.

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).

May 24, 2024 · Lucky for us, Mount Lemmon is just a drive away and is generally about 20 degrees cooler than the fiery summer temperatures in Tucson. Of course, there are more reasons to visit Mount Lemmon than the nicer weather, though it's definitely a perk.

The 27-mile Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway is a gorgeous drive—with ample pullouts for photo ops. This elevation gain of more than 6,000 feet creates a 30- to 40-degree temperature drop, which makes Mt. Lemmon the perfect respite from summertime heat.

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.

Sep 23, 2023 · Mount Lemmon is known for its variety of hikes and campgrounds, as well as fishing at Rose Canyon Lake. Visitors can drive up to the top of Mount Lemmon for breathtaking views and fun hikes.

Located just an hour’s drive from the sun-drenched resorts of Tucson, area visitors can golf and swim in Tucson, then downhill ski at Ski Valley, all in the same day. Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley offers ski equipment rentals, instruction, the Iron Door Restaurant, a snack bar, and gift shop.

Central peak of the Santa Catalina Mountains, rising over 6,000 feet above Tucson and so offering a respite from the summer heat. The summit is reached by a very scenic, winding road that passes through several different climate zones, from the Sonoran Desert to cool pine forests. Tucson. USFS - part of Coronado National Forest.