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| Hiking | 9.16 Miles |
2,643 AEG |
| | Hiking | 9.16 Miles | 5 Hrs 3 Mns | | 2.08 mph |
| 2,643 ft AEG | 39 Mns Break | | | |
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| no partners | | This was my first time on Mount Lemmon. And for the first time, I learned how to spell "Lemmon." 
We descended the Lemmon Rock Trail, which was mostly overgrown. Portions of this trail felt like bushwhacking and the trail itself required a little route finding at times, but it wasn't a big deal. Wilderness of Rocks Trail was the highlight, with lots of water coming down from the higher springs. The upper section of Lemmon Canyon Creek was impressive. I was surprised by how much flow there was this time of year, regardless of recent precipitation.
We found a really cool swimming hole and waterfall just off the WOR and Lemmon Rock intersection: [ photo ].
A couple miles later, I saw a white dog in the distance and my HAZ senses started tingling. Could it be @friendofthundergod ? It was great to finally meet @john9l and Lee!
We climbed back up the ridgeline to the Lemmon summit via the AZT. This is a fun loop, with lots of great views reminiscent of Canyonlands (Big Spring Canyon, specifically) and the Chiricahuas. |
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Lemmon Pools |
51-75% full |
51-75% full |
| | | For such an amazing place, it's fairly easy to access. |
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Quartzite Spring |
Gallon per minute |
Gallon per minute |
| | | There's a small cascade right off the trail about 0.5 down from here. | | _____________________
| - there's nothing like finding Water in the Desert - |
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