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Sky Island Scenic Byway |
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Sky Island Scenic Byway Address: c/o Coronado National Forest 300 W Congress St Tucson, AZ 85701 Phone: 520-388-8300; Web: www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/ Description: The only paved road that leads to the upper reaches of 9,157-foot Mount Lemmon, the parkway rises dramatically, passing through five life zones, from Sonoran Desert lowlands all the way up to a mixed-conifer forest, the geographic equivalent of traveling from Mexico to Canada. It provides a range of recreational opportunities, including backcountry hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Mount Lemmon offers alpine skiing in the during the winter months. Legth: 27 miles. Start/Endpoint: From the Sonoran Desert floor in Tucson to the village of Summerhaven near the top of Mount Lemmon in the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson. Time to Allow: 3-6 hours (including backtracking). Designation/Year: National Scenic Byway (2005). See other parks in Arizona. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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