Mount Lemmon
Mount Lemmon in southern Arizona is a high-elevation outcrop and scenic gateway to the Santa Catalina Mountains, accessible via the Sky Island Scenic Byway.
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Geography
| Address | Mount Lemmon Highway, Mount Lemmon, AZ 85750, USAMount Lemmon Highway |
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| Continent | North America |
| Region | Southwestern United States |
| Subregion | Territorial Peak |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima County |
| District | Santa Catalina District |
| City | Mount Lemmon Vis |
| Neighborhood | Mount Lemmon Area |
| Postal Code | 85750 |
| Timezone | AmericaPhoenix |
| Latitude | 32.4487 |
| Longitude | -110.8083 |
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7:12 PM LOCAL TIMEMount Lemmon rises sharply above Tucson, offering seasonal recreation and diverse habitats across its summit and forested slopes. The Mount Lemmon Highway (AZ-93) climbs from desert valley to alpine zone, passing through stands of ponderosa pine and fir. At the top, the resort canyon village features visitor services, while nearby trailheads link to longer hikes and nature walks — including routes to Bigelow Ridge and Regeneration Trail. The mountain's varied climate and ecology make it a year-round destination for day drives, picnicking, wildlife viewing, and mountain hiking. Visitors should check seasonal road conditions and prepare for rapid weather changes at higher elevations.
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