As one of Nebraska's biggest cities, Omaha has its share of urban sprawl, but spend a little time in town and find museums, pleasant parks, plenty of places to tuck into for an Omaha steak and somewhat unexpectedly, an indoor rainforest.
This trail is the best kind of trail - both beautiful and treacherous. The trees are thick on Mount Lemmon and they're what you'll be winding through on the intense downhill. The uphill is steep, but a little less technically scary.
The scenery more than makes up for the difficulty of trail. The views are glorious. Just don't let them distract you from what you're doing and watch out for hikers. If you're really daring, you may even want to try the last descent twice.
Details
Location:
Mount Lemmon, Santa Catalina Mountains
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
4.5 miles Ski Valley Road Segment; 1.6 Miles Radio Ridge Trail; .5 Miles Meadow Trail; .7 Miles Aspen Draw; .8 Miles Misc Trails; .9 Miles
Difficulty:
Advanced
Aerobic Difficulty:
Intense
Time To Allow:
2 - 3 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
8100
Elevation Change:
900
Season:
Year-round
Additional Details:
Road 30% Mixed out and back trails 70%
You''ll need a Catalina Forest Service pass ($5).
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Tuscon
Take Mount Lemmon Highway to East Ski Run Road, which you'll turn right on. Keep on the road until you reach Ski Valley. You'll ride up from the parking lot.
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