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Sky Island Scenic Byway: Mount Lemmon Highway to Summerhaven

Tucson Arizona Scenic Byways

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Sky Island Scenic Byway: Mount Lemmon Highway to Summerhaven - Tucson Arizona Scenic Byways

A 25-mile-long paved National Forest byway that steeply ascends 9,157-foot Mount Lemmon in the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson. Special Attractions: Scenic views, camping, hiking, picnicking, rock climbing, wildflowers, cacti, Windy Point Vista, San Pedro Vista, Summerhaven, Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, Pusch Ridge Wilderness Area, Mount Lemmon. This eTrail is a complete description of a scenic drive with a route map and information on the best travel seasons, interesting sites, recreation opportunities, camping locations, and much more.

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Trail Statistics & Information

Activity Type: Scenic Drives
Nearby City: Tucson
Length: 25 total miles
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Point-to-point
Season: Year-round
Local Contacts: Pusch Ridge Wilderness Area; Coronado National Forest; Palisade Ranger Station
Topo Map: Sky Island Scenic Byway: Mount Lemmon Highway to Summerhaven Topographic Map
Guide Book: Scenic Driving Arizona Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
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Date of Trip: 9/13/2005

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Weather Conditions

  1. Tonight
    Mostly clear. Lows 70 to 75. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

  2. Labor Day
    Sunny in the morning...then partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 96 to 101. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

  3. Monday Night
    Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows 69 to 74. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

  4. Tuesday
    Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning...then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 95 to 100. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

About This Trail Guide

Scenic Driving Arizona
Scenic Driving Arizona

by Stewart M. Green (Falcon Publishing)

Enjoy 30 separate drives through the deep canyons, cacti-spotted desert plains, and grassy prairies…

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