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.

Jul 21, 2023 · The Lemmon Loop takes you through the verdant oasis of Marshall Gulch, up to the summit of Mount Lemmon, and through the Wilderness of Rocks with its interesting rock formations. The extra adventurous can take an off trail detour to Lemmon Pools.

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.

5 days ago · Proceed cautiously on this 23.9-mile loop trail near Tucson, Arizona. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it takes an average of 14 h 42 min to complete and should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

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.

Feb 25, 2008 · The Mt. Lemmon Trail starts out near the summit of the 9,157-foot peak for which it is named, at a parking area about a mile past Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley near the end of Observatory Road.

Feb 12, 2008 · The Lemmon Rock Lookout trail climbs for two miles out of Wilderness of Rock and up towards the summit of Mount Lemmon. As the trail winds its way up towards Rappel Rock, the forest starts to close back in and the rock formations disappear.

From uphill marathons to gentle drives to the forested summit, Mount Lemmon is an attractive landmark seen for miles around; an ultra-prominent sky island in a desert landscape. Jump to Climbing and Hiking Guide.

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.

Feb 20, 2024 · Mt. Lemmon’s summit TRIP SUMMARY. Date Visited: February 20, 2024. Route Used: E. Ski Run Road (winter route) from Mt. Lemmon’s Ski Valley – 3.8 miles round-trip. This highpointing adventure was my second time hiking on Mt. Lemmon’s upper slopes. My first experience was during my 800-mile Arizona Trail thru-hike in 2022. It took me 180 ...