Tag: Santa Catalina Mountains

  • Mount Lemmon – A Sweet Spot

    Mount Lemmon – A Sweet Spot

    Despite being described as a “fun hike” by our AllTrails app, we were content to leave the 2,332 foot climb up Thimble Peak outside of Tucson to more determined thrill-seekers. Driving up to Mt. Lemmon along the 27-mile Sky Island Parkway, part of the U.S. National Scenic Byway system, we found plenty of pullouts, and…

  • Desert Waterfall Walks

    Desert Waterfall Walks

    Saguaro National Park East The trail to Bridal Wreath Falls was a bit of a challenge, but the idea of seeing a waterfall in the desert was a novelty for us. Located in the eastern side of Saguaro National Park, the 7.75-mile trek rises 1,200 feet above the valley floor, eventually leading to the base…