Tonka - Nov 30, 2014 5:26 pm Date Climbed: Nov 23, 2014
At least we hiked the last 1000 feet.
Drove up to Summerhaven and hiked a couple miles to the summit. Better than driving the whole way I guess.
boisedoc - Nov 4, 2014 5:01 pm Date Climbed: Oct 30, 2014
scenic drive
Driving through the saguaro forest near the bottom was the highlight. Drove nearly to the top and then bushwhacked a little along the barbed wire fence surrounding the observatories until I found the summit benchmark. Nothing too exciting- but pleasant late October weather
gimpilator - Dec 4, 2013 6:36 pm Date Climbed: Dec 4, 2013
Road Walk
With Andy Martin and Greg Slayden.
forgues9999 - Nov 12, 2013 5:25 pm Date Climbed: Oct 22, 2013
Great time to visit is the fall
We went from sweltering hot at the base to nice fall colours at the summit. Did a portion of Soldier's trail and camped on the mountain
Buz Groshong - Apr 26, 2013 1:24 pm Date Climbed: Apr 19, 2013
Down a bit and back up
We did a loop, starting at the summit. Went out the Lemmon Rock Trail to the Wilderness of Rock Trail and came back the Mt. Lemmon Trail. Great views and a great hike.
Paul McClellan - Mar 22, 2013 11:23 pm Date Climbed: Mar 17, 2013
Sutherland Trail
I climbed Mount Lemmon from Catalina State Park via the Sutherland and Mount Lemmon Trails. The trail disappeared in heavy brush and wildfire debris on a rocky ridgeline at about 7400-7600 ft. and I had to follow the route by rock cairns and old flagging tape. I lost the route at one point, but soon regained it on the ridge crest. I rarely hike a new route without a map, but had none this time and really missed it.
Fletch - Dec 28, 2012 5:23 pm Date Climbed: Nov 3, 2012
drove up the road
cool area...
Redwic - Jan 30, 2012 1:35 pm Date Climbed: Jan 28, 2012
Nice Area!
I had been on the Mount Lemmon Highway once before, but only to Rose Canyon Lake. It was nice to go back, after already doing a hike of Wasson Peak and Amole Peak earlier in the morning, and especially considering the *entire* Mount Lemmon Highway was snow-free. You could not hope for much better in regard of conditions, for late January above 8000' elevation. I parked near the ski area, and hiked up the road from there. When I reached the gated observatory, I followed the fenceline to the "HP" location(s).
joseyinnet - Dec 13, 2011 1:03 am Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2011
super cold and windy
Drove up to the ski area and climbed up the road after the sun had already set. Stomped around in the snow for awhile and then headed back. Nice views of Tucson at night from the road.
Andrew Rankine - Nov 7, 2011 12:42 pm Date Climbed: Oct 2, 2011
After climbing Marshall
A nice lookout form the nearby tower!
Iron Hiker - Dec 27, 2010 9:38 pm Date Climbed: Dec 27, 2010
Nice foray for a day.
Climbed up the Marshall Gulch and Aspen Trails, and ducked inside the fence to tag the true summit. A guy working at the observatory saw me and kindly pointed me to the very highest point. Snow on north-facing slopes above 7,500 feet and 3-4 inches on the very top itself. A good little workout!
Bark Eater - Jun 7, 2010 2:36 pm Date Climbed: Dec 21, 1993
snow tubing
OK, we drove up with Barb and Dan, but going snow tubing near the summit was a lot of fun! Spectacular island in the sky escape from the desert below. Views along the highway up were awesome.
Mark Doiron - Aug 13, 2009 3:20 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2009
Beautiful Hike with Family
Hiked mostly along the Meadows Trail with my son, daughter, son-in-law and 9-year old granddaughter. What a treat to see her on her first hiking experience! --mark d.
SJ - May 11, 2009 11:56 pm Date Climbed: Feb 4, 2003
Tucson's Finest
Great views from up top.
weeds19 - May 3, 2009 1:37 pm Date Climbed: May 1, 2009
Enjoyed the views
Drove the road all the way up past the ski resort than wandered around the summit area. Great views on the backside of Samaniego Peak.
In town for work and drove up in February. The snow and Juncos and conifers appear to be straight from Maine. The sunset and views of the town in the dark are splendid. Saw some sort of big weasel run across the road, but couldn't ID it in the dark.
davis2001r6 - Feb 23, 2009 12:22 am Date Climbed: Nov 29, 2008
From Catalina State Park
Climbed Lemmon from Catalina State park via the Romera and Wilderness of Rocks trails.
Kruck - Feb 2, 2009 11:03 am Date Climbed: Jan 30, 2009
Needs more snow
Temps were in the 50s I'd guess at the summit. The ski valley was operational but the snow was crud. Snow lingered on shaded slopes, but was not deep enough to warrant any flotation. Hiked from road while wife was doing business in Tucson. Good way to kill a few hours. Vistas from top were more impressive than I'd hoped. Needed a bigger map to be able to know what everything was from up there.
sbkelley - Nov 29, 2008 11:02 pm Date Climbed: Nov 28, 2008
Catalina State Park to Mt. Lemmon
Tough, long hike from bottom to top, but well worth it. Rains from the days before left the plants along the trail to Romero Pass wet and soaked us as we fought the brush to gain Romero Pass. Creeks were running strong along the way. From there, the views opened up as the hike got steeper on the Mt. Lemmon Trail. Took the Wilderness of Rocks Trail to just beneath the summit, then hiked up to Lemmon Rock Lookout and over to the summit. Fresh snow coated the ground and frosted the trees. Hiked to the summit, then down the road to the ski area, trying not to slip on the icy road.
Tonka - Nov 30, 2014 5:26 pm Date Climbed: Nov 23, 2014
At least we hiked the last 1000 feet.Drove up to Summerhaven and hiked a couple miles to the summit. Better than driving the whole way I guess.
boisedoc - Nov 4, 2014 5:01 pm Date Climbed: Oct 30, 2014
scenic driveDriving through the saguaro forest near the bottom was the highlight. Drove nearly to the top and then bushwhacked a little along the barbed wire fence surrounding the observatories until I found the summit benchmark. Nothing too exciting- but pleasant late October weather
gimpilator - Dec 4, 2013 6:36 pm Date Climbed: Dec 4, 2013
Road WalkWith Andy Martin and Greg Slayden.
forgues9999 - Nov 12, 2013 5:25 pm Date Climbed: Oct 22, 2013
Great time to visit is the fallWe went from sweltering hot at the base to nice fall colours at the summit. Did a portion of Soldier's trail and camped on the mountain
Buz Groshong - Apr 26, 2013 1:24 pm Date Climbed: Apr 19, 2013
Down a bit and back upWe did a loop, starting at the summit. Went out the Lemmon Rock Trail to the Wilderness of Rock Trail and came back the Mt. Lemmon Trail. Great views and a great hike.
Paul McClellan - Mar 22, 2013 11:23 pm Date Climbed: Mar 17, 2013
Sutherland TrailI climbed Mount Lemmon from Catalina State Park via the Sutherland and Mount Lemmon Trails. The trail disappeared in heavy brush and wildfire debris on a rocky ridgeline at about 7400-7600 ft. and I had to follow the route by rock cairns and old flagging tape. I lost the route at one point, but soon regained it on the ridge crest. I rarely hike a new route without a map, but had none this time and really missed it.
Fletch - Dec 28, 2012 5:23 pm Date Climbed: Nov 3, 2012
drove up the roadcool area...
Redwic - Jan 30, 2012 1:35 pm Date Climbed: Jan 28, 2012
Nice Area!I had been on the Mount Lemmon Highway once before, but only to Rose Canyon Lake. It was nice to go back, after already doing a hike of Wasson Peak and Amole Peak earlier in the morning, and especially considering the *entire* Mount Lemmon Highway was snow-free. You could not hope for much better in regard of conditions, for late January above 8000' elevation. I parked near the ski area, and hiked up the road from there. When I reached the gated observatory, I followed the fenceline to the "HP" location(s).
joseyinnet - Dec 13, 2011 1:03 am Date Climbed: Nov 11, 2011
super cold and windyDrove up to the ski area and climbed up the road after the sun had already set. Stomped around in the snow for awhile and then headed back. Nice views of Tucson at night from the road.
Andrew Rankine - Nov 7, 2011 12:42 pm Date Climbed: Oct 2, 2011
After climbing MarshallA nice lookout form the nearby tower!
Iron Hiker - Dec 27, 2010 9:38 pm Date Climbed: Dec 27, 2010
Nice foray for a day.Climbed up the Marshall Gulch and Aspen Trails, and ducked inside the fence to tag the true summit. A guy working at the observatory saw me and kindly pointed me to the very highest point. Snow on north-facing slopes above 7,500 feet and 3-4 inches on the very top itself. A good little workout!
Bark Eater - Jun 7, 2010 2:36 pm Date Climbed: Dec 21, 1993
snow tubingOK, we drove up with Barb and Dan, but going snow tubing near the summit was a lot of fun! Spectacular island in the sky escape from the desert below. Views along the highway up were awesome.
Mark Doiron - Aug 13, 2009 3:20 pm Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2009
Beautiful Hike with FamilyHiked mostly along the Meadows Trail with my son, daughter, son-in-law and 9-year old granddaughter. What a treat to see her on her first hiking experience! --mark d.
SJ - May 11, 2009 11:56 pm Date Climbed: Feb 4, 2003
Tucson's FinestGreat views from up top.
weeds19 - May 3, 2009 1:37 pm Date Climbed: May 1, 2009
Enjoyed the viewsDrove the road all the way up past the ski resort than wandered around the summit area. Great views on the backside of Samaniego Peak.
Merlin736 - Mar 6, 2009 9:23 pm
Like Maine in Feb.In town for work and drove up in February. The snow and Juncos and conifers appear to be straight from Maine. The sunset and views of the town in the dark are splendid. Saw some sort of big weasel run across the road, but couldn't ID it in the dark.
davis2001r6 - Feb 23, 2009 12:22 am Date Climbed: Nov 29, 2008
From Catalina State ParkClimbed Lemmon from Catalina State park via the Romera and Wilderness of Rocks trails.
Kruck - Feb 2, 2009 11:03 am Date Climbed: Jan 30, 2009
Needs more snowTemps were in the 50s I'd guess at the summit. The ski valley was operational but the snow was crud. Snow lingered on shaded slopes, but was not deep enough to warrant any flotation. Hiked from road while wife was doing business in Tucson. Good way to kill a few hours. Vistas from top were more impressive than I'd hoped. Needed a bigger map to be able to know what everything was from up there.
sbkelley - Nov 29, 2008 11:02 pm Date Climbed: Nov 28, 2008
Catalina State Park to Mt. LemmonTough, long hike from bottom to top, but well worth it. Rains from the days before left the plants along the trail to Romero Pass wet and soaked us as we fought the brush to gain Romero Pass. Creeks were running strong along the way. From there, the views opened up as the hike got steeper on the Mt. Lemmon Trail. Took the Wilderness of Rocks Trail to just beneath the summit, then hiked up to Lemmon Rock Lookout and over to the summit. Fresh snow coated the ground and frosted the trees. Hiked to the summit, then down the road to the ski area, trying not to slip on the icy road.
WayneShort - Nov 23, 2008 2:06 pm
First Multi-Pitch ClimbThis is where I completed my first multi-pith climb. Can't remember the route name, but I will say it got me hooked. Great views of Tucson.