The Top 9 Peaks around Mount Lemmon
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Mount Lemmon is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 9
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Mount Lemmon for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around Mount Lemmon for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 3, 2025
Finger Rock Trail is a great adventure into the mountain scenery of the Pusch Ridge Wilderness with great views on Tucson. If you follow it to the end you will …
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The Pusch Peak Trail begins at the Linda Vista Loop Trailhead and cuts through the loop trail. After 0.7 miles and a 380-foot elevation gain, a sign marks the start …
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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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The Linda Vista trailhead is located just off Oracle Road, very convenient to locations in Oro Valley or northwest Tucson. This relatively short but extremely steep hike quickly gets you …
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Blackett’s Ridge Trail is a popular hike that leads to the 4,341-foot summit of Saddleback. Spanning 5.5 miles with over 1,900 feet of elevation gain, the trail rewards hikers with …
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This incredible trail goes right past Leopold Point and Barnum Rock, two incredible rock features/summits. The trail is fairly short and easy, but there are definitely some steeper sections too!
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Wonderful, sort of, hidden gem in the Tucson area. Especially compared to the very popular Sabino Canyon / Push Ridge Wilderness area. Agua Caliente Hill mixes steep sections with incredible …
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The spur off the main trail has a subtle sign-post that indicates the direction of the trail to the summit. Enjoy views to the north and take in your surroundings before retracing your steps to rejoin the main trail.
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Towering high above the city of Tucson at 7,240 feet, Mount Kimball offers a great view on Mount Lemmon and Marshall Peak to the east. To get here, take the Finger Rock Trail that also passes Finger Rock.
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