Southern Arizona Hiking Club

The marathon begins at 6 a.m. Sunday morning, but roads are expected to be closed beginning at 5:15 a.m., with full and partial closures throughout the race.  Organizers drive up the mountain at the early morning start, and vehicles that arrive after the race begins will have to wait on a pilot car to get to the top.  This service will continue until all runners are off the mountain.

So be prepared for this if planning a trip up Mt. Lemmon on Sunday.

SEASONAL.pdf

Rose Canyon Lake Campground gets a makeover

Just in time for the summer season, Mount Lemmon's Rose Canyon Lake Campground finally opens back up after some reconstruction.

The campground was originally built in the late 1950's, and it's federal stimulus funds that are bringing it up to date.

It's a popular area for camping, hiking, or fishing. Around 68 campsites are now more accessible with new additions like picnic tables, grills, and even bear proof storage lockers.

Parking is about $8 and there is no fee for fishing.

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TUCSON - Catalina Highway is open to the public, but only to Milepost 14.

After that point, you must be a resident or an employee on the mountain, and you must have chains or four wheel drive to continue up the road.

To get the latest road conditions in Pima County, call the road hotline at (520) -547-5710.

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TUCSON - The Mount Lemmon Highway is closed to the public once again, because of the weather. The Pima County Sheriff's Department is only allowing residents and employees with chains and/or 4-wheel drive on the road.

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Drivers urged to have chains.pdf

SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURE ON Mt LEMMON.pdf