Good morning fellow hiking enthusiasts,
The next hike of our Summer Series on Mount Lemmon is coming up in two weeks. Due to our higher summer temperatures, early sunrises, the already ramped up monsoon season and numerous requests received, we will be getting off to earlier starts on the summer hikes. Meeting place will continue to be LeBuzz on Tanque Verde and Catalina Highway.
Saturday, July 13 - Meadow and Mount Lemmon Loop - 6:30AM meet time for 8:00 AM start
This hike is rated as Easy covering 2.1 miles and 341 vertical feet. Although short in distance the hike is long in spectacular views from the highest points on the mountain. This beautiful hike will also take us to one of the Fire Lookout Towers overlooking the Catalinas and Tucson.
I hope that we will have a great turnout like the first hike of the Summer Series and see you on the trails!
 | Take the Meadow Trail #5A to start your journey through rocky ridges and stands of aspen trees near the summit of Mount Lemmon. Begin by hugging the fenceline and staying to the right. Once you reach the summit and clearing, head left to get a view of the south, overlooking the Catalinas, Tucson, the Santa Ritas, and beyond. Afterward, get back on the trail and loop around to connect with the Mount Lemmon Trail #5. From there, go left back towards the parking area. As you continue, take the spur on the right to the Lookout Tower. Keep in mind that while there are markers at the trailhead and at junctions, there are no markings along the trail. |
