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Mount Lemmon – Sabino Creek loop from Faul Preservation Area

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Mount Lemmon – Sabino Creek loop from Faul Preservation Area

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Mount Lemmon – Sabino Creek loop from Faul Preservation Area

04:21

14.6km

470m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

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Pusch Ridge Wilderness

Coronado National Forest

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Parking

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111 m

Summerhaven

Highlight • Settlement

The small ski resort Summerhaven is located directly on the Arizona Trail. At the General Store, hikers can get a free cup of hot chocolate or coffee. The store is …

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390 m

Mount Lemmon

Highlight • Summit

Mount Lemmon is the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains at 9,159 feet (around 2,800 meters) with spectacular views of the Tucson area. It can be easily reached by …

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5.97 km

Viewpoint

8.29 km

Sabino Creek

Highlight • River

Sabino Creek originates near Mount Lemmon and runs through Sabino Canyon. At this point in the trail you may have a crossing through the creek depending on conditions. It is …

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8.44 km

Marshall Gulch Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This Arizona Trail trailhead has restrooms and dumpsters. Both might be shut in the early season. The town of Summerhaven is just two miles away.

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13.9 km

Faul Preservation Area

Nature Reserve

14.3 km

Mount Lemon General Store and Gift Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

The General Store has a decent variety of food for a resupply. Thruhikers even get a free hot chocolate.

Store hours: Monday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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14.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

1.35 km

1.11 km

313 m

127 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

1.35 km

1.08 km

236 m

153 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,480 m)

Lowest point (2,280 m)

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Saturday 23 May

18°C

6°C

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Mount Lemmon – Sabino Creek loop from Faul Preservation Area

Summerhaven

Mount Lemmon

Sabino Creek

Marshall Gulch Trailhead

Mount Lemon General Store and Gift Shop

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