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.
Cycling SOBO, views open up towards the Santa Catalina Mountains. Keep peddling and climbing; eventually, you'll reach the top of them at Mount Lemmon.
Peppersauce Cave is a popular destination. There is an entire network of rooms and tunnels open to the public, including the 'Big Room' and a lake. I recommend bringing a flashlight going in here.
This is a great two for one stop in the high desert of Arizona. After a zipline tour, or before if you're brave, you can enjoy the award winning tacos, burgers, and pizzas from the onsite restaurant, Peppersauce Kitchen.
The Oracle State Park is a designated International Dark Sky Park due to very little light pollution in the area. A section of the Arizona National Scenic Trail crosses through …