Posted by Bruce Richardson on Jun 11, 2026

For the second installment of this year’s Summer Hiking Series, we’ll be exploring a moderate hike offering the spectacular views you’d expect on Mount Lemmon, but from a different start and finish point. This route also provides flexible distance options, with the Marshall Gulch trailhead and picnic area serving as a natural midway point. The full hike is approximately 5 miles with 900 feet of elevation gain and is expected to take about 3 hours.

Meet-up and Departure – Saturday June 20th – Sunset Trail/Marshall Gulch (Out and Back from Soldier Camp Road):

We will meet at LeBuzz (Catalina Highway and Tanque Verde) at 6:30 AM, with departure at 6:45 AM. We anticipate starting the hike around 8:00 AM.

After the hike, we’ll head over to Beyond Bread at the Mount Lemmon Lodge for a well-earned caffeinated beverage and snack. (Fudge from the General Store will be available for individual purchase.) 😁

Hike on and see you on the trails! 

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/sunset-trail--2

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/marshall-gulch-trail-3

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