Mt Lemmon

[GOZFST]

My wife and I went for a short (235 mile) ride yesterday from Casa Grande, AZ down to Mt Lemmon near Tucson. It was 84 degrees in Tucson and snow on the ground at the top of the mountain at 8,000 feet, Very scenic and lots of twisties. There are numerous spots to view the sights as it goes from arid desert to Cedar forest. The Rt did well and we stopped for a nice Italian dinner back in Tucson before heading home.

 

[JimVonBaden]

I grew up in Tucson. Mt Lemmon was always a great place to go, winter or summer.

Thanks for sharing! :thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

It does not get much better than riding in the mountains. Very nice rides around my area also. I can pick a different mountain ride each and every day if I choose. In that respect, I am a very lucky person. :yes:

 

[Lew L]

Mt Lemmon skiing??????

I have actually skied on Mt Lemmon------ years ago before global warming!! The ski resort 11 minutes drive above me is getting global warming by the foot. My Son lives in Mariana ( just north of Tucson) and we have ridden his ATV's about the mountain. But I've never done Mt. Lemmon on 2 or 3 wheels, looking foward to it:chat:.
Kaos

 

[JimVonBaden]

I have actually skied on Mt Lemmon------ years ago before global warming!! The ski resort 11 minutes drive above me is getting global warming by the foot. My Son lives in Mariana ( just north of Tucson) and we have ridden his ATV's about the mountain. But I've never done Mt. Lemmon on 2 or 3 wheels, looking foward to it:chat:.
Kaos

Marana? That is actually where I grew up. Lots of desert riding back then.

 

[GOZFST]

Marana? That is actually where I grew up. Lots of desert riding back then.

The entrance to The Saguaro National Park (one of them) is very close to Marana, we ride that quite a bit.

 

[jaherbst]

Glad your back in town Bob. Lets get a group together again for lunch in Florence.

I live at the Western base of Mt. Lemmon.

I grew up in Colorado and was shocked to learn there are more mountains above 10,000ft. in Arizona than

Colorado.

Jack

 

[3-togo]

As mountains

Glad your back in town Bob. Lets get a group together again for lunch in Florence.

I live at the Western base of Mt. Lemmon.

I grew up in Colorado and was shocked to learn there are more mountains above 10,000ft. in Arizona than

Colorado.

Jack

Hello Jack,
Have you tried Hwy 191 above Safford thru Springerville ? We went over in May and managed to be snowed. One of the great things in life is getting a snow job. Anyway was driving a sprinter towing a jeep. Looking forward to taking the Spyder through the area. Those mountains seem to go on for ever. Have a great Xmas.
Pete

 

[GOZFST]

Glad your back in town Bob. Lets get a group together again for lunch in Florence.

I live at the Western base of Mt. Lemmon.

I grew up in Colorado and was shocked to learn there are more mountains above 10,000ft. in Arizona than

Colorado.

Jack

Sounds good, most any week day works for us. We shoot almost every weekend, Tombstone this weekend.

 

[honda]

Mount Lemmon is a hidden treasure and nicest scenery south of Grand Canyon

A GREAT RIDE ALSO FROM CASA GRANDE ONLY ON NICE DAYS. RIDDEN AT LEAST 10 TIMES BUT NOT MANY LOCAL PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT IT.

 

[Bruiser37]

My wife and I went for a short (235 mile) ride yesterday from Casa Grande, AZ down to Mt Lemmon near Tucson. It was 84 degrees in Tucson and snow on the ground at the top of the mountain at 8,000 feet, Very scenic and lots of twisties. There are numerous spots to view the sights as it goes from arid desert to Cedar forest. The Rt did well and we stopped for a nice Italian dinner back in Tucson before heading home.
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Glad you enjoyed our local Mt Lemmon. I live in SaddleBrooke and frequently throughout year ride the Catalina Highway with SaddleBrooke Motorcycle Club and our own group.