Santa Catalina Ranger District

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Description

The Santa Catalina Mountain range is part of the Coronado National Forest, located to the north of Tucson.

Hobbies & Activities category: Climbing activity; Hiking opportunity; Natural area; Scenic site or route

Santa Catalina Ranger District Highlights

Mount Lemmon

To the north of Tucson is Mount Lemmon (9,157ft/2,791m), which has excellent facilities for winter sports. On its eastern slopes are the Spencer Canyon and the Rose Canyon.

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Mount Lemmon Ski Valley

Mount Lemmon Ski Valley is the southernmost ski resort in the United States. There are fifteen runs, usually open from mid-December to early April, and one chairlift which operates year-round.

Rose Canyon

Rose Canyon is one of two canyons on the slopes of Mount Lemmon. There are campgrounds and a 7-acre lake with rainbow trout.

Spencer Canyon

Spencer Canyon is one of two canyons on the slopes of Mount Lemmon. There is a mountain campground with abundant wildlife in the surroundings.

Pusch Ridge Wilderness

Pusch Ridge, on the east side of Oro Valley north of Tucson, is home to many bighorn sheep protected by federal law. However due to increased residential and commercial development the population has decreased dramatically.

Rincon Mountain Wilderness

Rincon Mountain Wilderness is located east of Tucson, on the edge of the Saguaro National Monument. It is part of the Santa Catalina District of the Coronado National Forest, with elevations ranging from 3,600 feet to 7,700 feet.

Sabino Canyon

Sabino Canyon, in the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson, is a popular location for hiking, swimming and picnicking.

De Grazia Gallery in the Sun

De Grazia Gallery in the Sun exhibits Ted De Grazia originals as well as the Padre Kino, Cabeza de Vaca, Papago Legends, Yaqui Easter, Bull Fight, and Retrospective collections. Original bronzes,

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Address

Santa Catalina Ranger District
5700 North Sabino Canyon Road
Tucson, AZ 85750-0999
United States
Phone 1 (520) 749-8700
Fax 1 (520) 670-4719

http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coronado/scrd/