The Tucson Mt. Lemmon Loop is a paved ride in Southeastern Arizona. This ride contains 2 different types of riding combined into 1 awesome loop.
The first part of the ride is a twisty, curvy mountain climb up to the Mt. Lemmon Lookout. There are several curves and a few switchbacks along with several vistas, lookouts, and hiking trailheads along the entire ride.
Descending from the mountain, the 2nd part of the ride begins which visits several amazing sites in Tucson. First up is a small loop through the Sonoran Desert near the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center. Next is a visit and a chance to cool off at Colossal Cave Mountain Park. Following the cave is the opportunity to see some awesome historical planes at the Pima Air and Space Museum. On the last leg of this ride, the path takes riders through Davis Monthan Air Force Base which contains a huge military aircraft boneyard. While riders can’t see the entire boneyard from the road and it appears that tours are not allowed, some planes can be seen from some roads near the base.
Location: Southeast Arizona
Approximate Mileage: 125 miles
Estimated Riding Time: 4.0 Hours
Surface: Paved
Attractions: Babad Do’ag Scenic Overlook, Molino Canyon Vista, Molino Basin Trail, Thimble Peak Vista, 7 Falls Lookout, Manzanita Vista, Geology Vista Point, Duck Head Rock, Hoodoo Vista, Upper Green Mountain Trailhead, San Pedro Vista, Palisades Visitor Center, The Hairpin Vista, Mt. Lemmon Lookout, The Eyes of the Future Sculpture, Rincon Mtn Visitor Center, Javelina Rocks, Colossal Cave Mountain Park, Pima Air and Space Museum, Davis-Monthan AFB - Aircraft Boneyard, Mt Lemmon Scenic Byway, Sky Island Scenic Byway, Catalina Highway