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Windy Point Viewpoint – Mount Lemmon climb summit loop from Bear Canyon Picnic Area

Windy Point Viewpoint – Mount Lemmon climb summit loop from Bear Canyon Picnic Area

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Windy Point Viewpoint – Mount Lemmon climb summit loop from Bear Canyon Picnic Area

03:34

54.6km

1,440m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 23.2 km for 2.78 km

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

After 26.8 km for 2.76 km

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

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3.63 km

Windy Point Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Windy Point is an incredible overlook with a stunning view of the entire Tucson valley, making it a popular stop for tourists. There is a parking area and restrooms here, …

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4.30 km

Windy Point Climb, Mount Lemmon

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Mt Lemmon climbs from the Sonoran desert to an alpine forest at the top and the town of Summer Haven. Make sure you have appropriate attire for cold weather above 2000m.

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12.8 km

Palisades Visitor Center Water Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

Approximately 1 mile before small descent. Usually open and available to refill water bottles. However it was not open on 5/1/21, probably a good idea to call ahead and check.

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23.0 km

View from East Ski Run Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views to the north from Mt. Lemmon and East Ski Run Road. The road is usually open from April through December.

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25.7 km

Mt. Lemmon Drop Shuttle Drop-Off

Highlight • MTB Park

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.

homegrownmtb.com

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25.9 km

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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26.3 km

Mount Lemmon Summit and Ski Valley

Highlight • Summit

No cafe legs

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50.3 km

Mount Lemmon

Highlight • Summit

My favorite road climb in the world. Twenty miles up at a mellow grade you pass 7 biomes from the Sonoran desert to pine forests. Every half mile is different. The views are stunning.

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54.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.9 km

2.75 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.7 km

8.09 km

842 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Windy Point Viewpoint – Mount Lemmon climb summit loop from Bear Canyon Picnic Area

Windy Point Viewpoint

Windy Point Climb, Mount Lemmon

Palisades Visitor Center Water Fountain

View from East Ski Run Road

Mt. Lemmon Drop Shuttle Drop-Off

Mount Lemmon climb summit

Mount Lemmon Summit and Ski Valley

Mount Lemmon

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