Quartzite Spring Lookout – The Ravens loop from Mount Lemmon

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Quartzite Spring Lookout – The Ravens loop from Mount Lemmon

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Quartzite Spring Lookout – The Ravens loop from Mount Lemmon

02:28

7.06km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 0 m for 517 m

Open: • March 15-December 15 (otherwise closed)

After 581 m for 188 m

Open: • March 15-December 15 (otherwise closed)

After 6.55 km for 517 m

Open: • March 15-December 15 (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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758 m

Mount Lemmon climb summit

Highlight • Summit

The highest peak in the Santa Catalina Mountains, Mount Lemmon's varied climates makes it one of the most scenic climbs in North America. Be warned though, any ascent will have …

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2.10 km

Quartzite Spring Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

You get a nice panoramic view of some wine bottle formations from the Mount Lemmon Trail.

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2.37 km

The rock outcropping known as The Ravens has quite a few established rock climbing routes (mountainproject.com/area/105838611/the-ravens). Even if you don't plan to climb, it's a nice hike down from the …

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3.50 km

Radio Ridge Viewpoint

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This saddle might be a bit exposed for an overnight campsite, but the panorama that you get from this point and higher up the trail is breathtaking.

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4.76 km

Meadow Trail, Coronado National Forest

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Flat, so relatively easy trail near Mount Lemmon. It's about 1 mile in length and it leads you to "The Ravens"-rock formation and beautiful views over Tucson. I'd say it's …

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6.47 km

Mt. Lemmon Drop Shuttle Drop-Off

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If you are looking to do the Mt. Lemmon Drop I highly recommend shuttling up here with Home Grown MTB Tours. They can also help you understand the conditions of the trails depending on the season.

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7.06 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.91 km

1.78 km

1.21 km

165 m

Surfaces

5.03 km

1.21 km