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Mount Lemmon
Meadow and Mount Lemmon Loop
Trail Facts at a Glance
Name: Meadow and Mount Lemmon Loop
Location: Mount Lemmon Trailhead Entrance, E Ski Run Rd, Mt Lemmon, AZ 85619
Trail length plus more: 2.4 miles, Gain 370’, Elevation 8900’, Slopes > 8%
Trail surface: Rugged natural surface with sand, ruts, rocks and roots; stairs to fire lookout station
Parks agency: US Forest Service, Coronado National Forest
Contact: Supervisors Office, 300 W. Congress St., Tucson, AZ 85701, (520) 388-8300
For road conditions on Mount Lemmon Highway call 520-547-7510.
Parking fee: $8/day, $10/week, NPS Golden Age Passport honored
Trail hours: Open 24 hours, 7 day/week
General Store and Gift Shop: 12856 N Sabino Canyon Pkwy, Mt. Lemmon, AZ 85619
Transit: None
Date of last visit: August 29, 2025
Disclaimer:
The information provided is for general guidance only and may not reflect current conditions. Users must assess trails for themselves, consider their own abilities, and assume all risks associated with trail use. Tucson AccessTrails, a nonprofit corporation, is not responsible for any injuries or incidents that may occur. Always use caution and prepare appropriately when visiting trails.
Description:
Overview
Located 30 miles from Tucson, AZ via a scenic byway
Nestled in the Coronado National Forest with ponderosa pine and aspen trees
Scenic views of Santa Catalina Mountains and Tucson
Nearby, city of Summerhaven offers food and outdoor cafés
Parking, Restrooms & Amenities
Limited parking at the trailhead and no designated accessible spaces
No benches, restrooms, or drinking fountains along the trail
Staircase to a fire lookout station with 360° panoramic views
Dogs are welcome on leash
Trail Route
Start on the Mount Lemmon Trail
Take the spur trail to the fire lookout station
Connect with the Meadow Trail for a 1-mile return to the parking lot
Loop can be hiked in either direction (clockwise or counterclockwise)
Trail signs posted at all intersections
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