Where to Picnic on Mount Lemmon Near Tucson: Mountain Forest ...
Practically in Tucson's backyard, Mt. Lemmon provides much more than a place to escape the desert's heat. It's also one of the best birding sites in the country, a popular challenge to bicyclists and an easy way to experience the same vegetation zones one would see driving from Mexico to Canada.
Mt. Lemmon in the Santa Catalina Mountains near TucsonMt. Lemmon is in the Coronado National Forest, rising more than 6,000 feet above metropolitan Tucson, home of the University of Arizona. The summit is 9,157 feet above sea level, and a safe, well-paved highway takes visitors to the small village of Summerhaven, near the top, in just an hour's drive from the city.
Along the way, there are multiple places to pull off and enjoy rocky crags, hoodoos and the spectacular views. In early October, forests of Aspen turn color in the upper reaches of the mountain, and winter snow fuels the nation's southernmost ski area. Trout fishing can be found at Rose Canyon Lake, and eight campgrounds provide a range of overnight experience for tent campers as well as those with RVs or trailers. Some of the campgrounds are suitable for picnicking, in addition to designated picnic sites.
Getting to Mt. Lemmon from TucsonThe Catalina Highway intersects with Tanque Verde Road in northeast Tucson. Tanque Verde can be reached from northwest Tucson via Skyline to Kolb to Sabino Canyon Road, which joins Tanque Verde.
From Interstate 10, Speedway Boulevard can be taken east to Wilmot Road. Turning north on Wilmot leads one to Tanque Verde, which angles to the right. The Catalina Highway turns left from Tanque Verde about five miles from Wilmot. Milepost 0 for the 25 mile trip to the top is just under 5 miles from Tanque Verde.
Places to Picnic Along the Catalina HighwayPicnicking sites on Mt. Lemmon are available in every life zone. There are eight designated picnic areas, all with good parking, tables and (primitive) rest rooms. In addition, there is one group picnic site at Rose Canyon Campground. Some of the campgrounds are also available for day use and picnicking, and there are many other places suitable for lunch for those willing to forgo a table.
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