Explore this 5.5-mile point-to-point trail near Mount Lemmon, Arizona. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 29 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Aug 3, 2019 · Starting at a cool 7,550′ elevation, the Butterfly Hiking Trail gently descends Butterfly Mountain, then heads up the side of Mount Bigelow. Along the way, butterflies, wildflowers, a seasonal waterfall and an old plane wreck make this trail extra fun to explore.

Jul 9, 2006 · At this forest lookout location you'll find good views of Tucson to the west. The rest of the trail offers views to the east of Alder Canyon, the San Pedro Valley and the copper smelter at San Manuel.

Enjoy this 6.0-mile out-and-back trail near Mount Lemmon, Arizona. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 43 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Discover the 1957 plane crash site on Mt. Lemmon via the Butterfly Trail, offering scenic views and a moderate hike. You'll find a variety of unusual and interesting things awaiting discovery in the many trails in Arizona - and Mt. Lemmon, elevation 9,159 feet (and also the highest point in the Santa Clara Mountains) is no exception.

Most Santa Catalina trails have south and west views, but on Butterfly you get east and west views. The spectacular views are of San Pedro Valley and Alder Canyon. This delightful trail passes through an area of such diversity that parts have …

May 3, 2003 · At this forest lookout location, you’ll find good views of Tucson to the west. The rest of the trail offers views to the east, of Alder Canyon and the San Pedro Valley. Take the Catalina Highway off Tanque Verde Road in Tucson. Drive 4.2 miles to the Forest boundary and continue 19 miles to the Palisades Visitor Information Center.

Jun 9, 2023 · Five thousand feet below the Butterfly Trail, the San Pedro River meanders through a hazy desert basin separating southeastern Arizona’s Santa Catalina and Galiuro Mountain ranges. In addition to vertigo-inducing views, this trail offers a lot of variety in terms of bio-diversity and interesting side trips.

The Butterfly Trail near the cool summit of Mount Lemmon is an enjoyable walk through a diverse biological area with beautiful views. Highlights include an airplane crash site, a waterfall, and many varieties of vegetation along the way.

Hiking information for Butterfly Trail #16 near Tucson in the Coronado National Forest.