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Aspen Draw – Quartzite Spring Lookout loop from Mount Lemmon

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Aspen Draw – Quartzite Spring Lookout loop from Mount Lemmon

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Aspen Draw – Quartzite Spring Lookout loop from Mount Lemmon

02:55

8.85km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.80 km for 188 m

Open: • March 15-December 15 (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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98 m

View from East Ski Run Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views to the north from Mt. Lemmon and East Ski Run Road. The road is usually open from April through December.

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349 m

Aspen Draw

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The start of the Lemmon Drop! Take in the view from the top of the Lemmon Drop towards your destination and then drop into Aspen Draw to start your adventure.

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2.76 km

Mt. Lemmon Drop Shuttle Drop-Off

Highlight • MTB Park

If you are looking to do the Mt. Lemmon Drop I highly recommend shuttling up here with Home Grown MTB Tours. They can also help you understand the conditions of the trails depending on the season.

homegrownmtb.com

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2.97 km

Mount Lemmon climb summit

Highlight • Summit

The highest peak in the Santa Catalina Mountains, Mount Lemmon's varied climates makes it one of the most scenic climbs in North America. Be warned though, any ascent will have …

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3.22 km

Meadow Trail, Coronado National Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Flat, so relatively easy trail near Mount Lemmon. It's about 1 mile in length and it leads you to "The Ravens"-rock formation and beautiful views over Tucson. I'd say it's …

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4.57 km

Quartzite Spring Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

You get a nice panoramic view of some wine bottle formations from the Mount Lemmon Trail.

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8.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.67 km

2.13 km

1.64 km

312 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.24 km

941 m

349 m

187 m

126 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,770 m)

Lowest point (2,530 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Aspen Draw – Quartzite Spring Lookout loop from Mount Lemmon

View from East Ski Run Road

Aspen Draw

Mt. Lemmon Drop Shuttle Drop-Off

Mount Lemmon climb summit

Meadow Trail, Coronado National Forest

Quartzite Spring Lookout

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