Mt. Lemmon Control Road (FR 38)
Southern · Catalinas / Oracle
Intermediate
| Distance | ~27 mi dirt |
| Duration | Half day |
| Camping | Multi-day |
The back way up Mt. Lemmon from Oracle to Summerhaven: 27 miles of graded dirt gaining 5,000 ft from desert to pines. Washboard and a few loose switchbacks, fine on any dual sport. Peppersauce Campground at the bottom for camping; Summerhaven has food and fuel (limited). Descend the paved Catalina Highway into Tucson for a loop.
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