The Top 20 Attractions around Summerhaven
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Summerhaven. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Summerhaven is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Catalina State Park Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
Big parking area with some simple amenities. It's a great place to start adventures in any direction of Catalina State Park or even up to Romero Canyon / Pusch Ridge Wilderness
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Marshall Gulch Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Marshall Gulch Trail is part of the Arizona National Scenic Trail and also the Sky Islands Traverse. You hike through a beautiful landscape of high desert with small streams and pine trees just below Mount Lemmon.
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Hutch's Pool
Highlight • Lake
Hutch's Pool is really a gem in the otherwise harsh desert landscape. A small, inconspicuous side trail leads from the Arizona Trail to the natural pool, which invites you to …
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North Control Road (Santa Catalina Mountains)
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
North Control Road connects Mt. Lemmon to Old Mt. Lemmon Road. This is an incredible back-country dirt road that weaves beautifully through the Santa Catalina Mountains. The North Control Road specifically has fantastic switchbacks.
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Windy Point Climb, Mount Lemmon
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Mt Lemmon climbs from the Sonoran desert to an alpine forest at the top and the town of Summer Haven. Make sure you have appropriate attire for cold weather above 2000m.
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Sabino Canyon Trail (Stop 9)
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Connecting trail at Sabino Canyon Shuttle Stop 9. At the top, you have the choice to take Phoneline Trail South or Sabino Canyon Trail North.
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Windy Point Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
Windy Point is an incredible overlook with a stunning view of the entire Tucson valley, making it a popular stop for tourists. There is a parking area and restrooms here, …
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Montrose Pools
Highlight • River
This is a very quick hike from the Catalina State Park trailhead! It avoids the steepest sections of the trail to Romero Pools, but at the right time of year, you can still find water here.
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Lemmon Rock Lookout Tower
Highlight • Monument
Lemmon Rock Lookout Tower was built in 1928 and is the oldest fire lookout tower still in use in the forest. Like all lookout towers around the country Lemmon Rock …
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South Mount Lemmon Road Switchbacks
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
These gorgeous dirt road switchbacks change your view with every turn. There's a small shortcut forest road next to the switchbacks, but I'd always vouch for the switchbacks for the full South Mt. Lemmon Road experience.
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Sunset Trail #90
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This lovely trail offers varied terrain and views of oaks and the Tucson Basin as it drops in to Sabino Canyon. There are some rocky areas in this trail that …
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