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Mt. Lemmon Control Road

Sunday, April 28, 2013
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Alt Names Backway To Mount Lemmon, Backway To Mt. Lemmon, Mt. Lemmon Control Rd, Peppersauce Creek, Coronado National Forest, Santa Catalina Ranger District
Last Known Status Open
DESCRIPTION

Open to street legal vehicles only and closed during winter months due to snow and ice, this 25 mile long maintained dirt road begins at Peppersauce Campground and leads to the top of Mt. Lemmon. The Mt. Lemmon summit offers various restaurants and cafes, making this a nice and easy dual sport ride, or if you have a street legal ATV, as many do in Arizona. Peppersauce Campground at the base offers cool and shady developed campsites but is too cramped for large trailers and RVs. There are no pull-throughs and the sites are about 22 feet deep.

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LOCATION
Nearest City Oracle, AZ
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 From: Oracle, AZ
1) Take SR-77 to West or East American Ave.
2) Follow road until it connects with Mt. Lemmon Road
3) Continue about 8 miles east on Mt. Lemmon road to Peppersauce campground. Stage here.
TYPE OF AREA
Area Trail
Land National Forest
QUALITY
Pros free, nice campground, nice scenery
Cons no actual trails
Rating Rating    Fair    
Recommended Stay Full Day
Spring/Fall
TERRAIN
Miles Of Trail 25
Climate Type Desert
Elevation 4800 to 8000 ft.
Trail Maintenance Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt This trail has no loose dirt.None
Hard Pack The trail has almost all hard pack terrain.All
Sand This trail has no sandy areas.None
Mud The trail has little mud after it rains.Little
Dust The trail has no dust on typical days.None
Rocks This trail has little rocks.Little
Trees The trail has few trees.Few
Steep Hills This trail has few steep hills.Few
Water Crossings The trail has some water crossings.Some
Small Jumps This trail has no small jumps.None
Large Jumps This trail has no large jumps.None
Berms The trail has no berms.None
Sand/Gravel Pits This national forest has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single Track This national forest has no single track trails.None
Roads This national forest has almost all roads.All
Intersections This trail has few intersections.Few
Rider Traffic The national forest has few rider traffic on typical days.Few
Shade This national forest has some shaded areas.Some
Ranges/Gunfire This national forest has few shooting ranges or gunfire.Few
Hazards This trail has few hazards.Few (hazards not marked)
steep banks, no guardrails
Easy Terrain Novice This trail has almost all beginner terrain.All
Moderate Terrain Amateur This trail has no intermediate level terrain.None
Difficult Terrain Expert This trail has no expert terrain.None
Comment Just a smooth, maintained dirt road - not many pot holes.
REGULATIONS
Permit Required Yes AZGFD sticker required
Dates Open Spring - Late Fall
Spark Arrestor Yes A spark arresting silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit Yes (96 dB)
Night Riding Yes Not Recommended
Flags Not Required
Two Strokes No Restriction street legal only
Cross Country Prohibited
ATVs No Restriction street legal only
UTVs No Restriction street legal only
4x4s (registered) No Restriction street legal only
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies Prohibited street legal only
Bicycles No Restriction
Hiking No Restriction
Horseback No Restriction
Camping Some Areas (camp in developed sites only)
Campfires Some Areas (permitted in developed campsites only)
Alcohol No Restriction
Fireworks Prohibited
Firearms Some Areas
Law Enforcement Few/Periodic
Insurance *Disclaimer: RiderPlanet strongly recommends that you have medical insurance and carry motorcycle insurance or ATV insurance before taking your vehicle to any of the locations depicted here.
FEES
Parking No ($0.00)
Entry No ($0.00)
Riding No ($0.00)
Camping Yes
Tent: $10.00
RV: $10.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $10.00
Peppersauce Campground Fees
KEY SERVICES
First Aid First Aid 5-20 Miles (NW) Oracle Fire Department (520) 896-2980
Gasoline Gasoline 5-20 Miles (N) Oracle
Diesel Diesel 5-20 Miles (N) Oracle
Potable Water Water On Site Peppersauce Campground
RV Hookups RV Hookup 30+ Miles (SW) Catalina State Park (520) 628-5798
RV Dump Station RV Disposal 30+ Miles (SW) Catalina State Park (520) 628-5798
Primitive Camping Campground On Site Peppersauce Campground
Convenience Store Conv Store 5-20 Miles (N) Oracle
Swimming Swim Area 30+ Miles (SE) Tanque Verde Falls
Body of Water Water Body On Site Peppersauce Creek
Boating Launch Boat Ramp 30+ Miles (N) Apache Lake Marina (928) 467-2511
CONTACTS
Contact Info Coronado National Forest - Santa Catalina Ranger District
5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 749-8700
www.fs.usda.gov
Contact Info Arizona Game & Fish Department
(602) 942-3000
www.azgfd.gov
Comment OHV Decal Info
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Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
The road offers beautiful views of the Santa Catalina Mountains.
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

Scenery at Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
Not much terrain but the scenery was nice.
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

RV Trailer Staging Area and Camping at Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
This is one of the campsites at Peppersauce Campground. The name comes from an incident back in 1880 when prospector Alex McKay claimed that a bottle of hot sauce turned up missing.
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

Some amenities at Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
Peppersauce Campground offers 17 sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring.
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

Scenery from Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
There are no real ATV trails in this area, just a smooth and maintained gravel road.
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

RV Trailer Staging Area and Camping at Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
This is the entrance to Peppersauce Campground.
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

Scenic view at Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
A shallow stream crossing on the main road.
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

Scenic view of Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
This photo pretty much sums up this place.
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

Terrain example at Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
Another view of the road.
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

Scenery from Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
The views are the best thing about this place. Not much for trails.
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

Scenic view at Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
Another view of the road.
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

Amenities example at Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
The gate is closed seasonally when there is snow and ice on the road.
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

OHV at Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
A shallow stream crossing on the main road.
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

Amenities at Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
A view from the other side of the campground.
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

Scenic view of Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
This photo sums up the Mt. Lemmon Control Road. Nothing too difficult.
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
Most of the road is fairly smooth with a few scattered cacti vegetation and beautiful mountain views. This area is best explored on a dual sport motorcycle.
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

Example of terrain at Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
A stream crossing the main road.
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

Scenery at Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
Another view of the Santa Catalina Mountains.
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

Terrain example at Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

A trail at Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
A slight bend in the road.
Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail Photo

Example of terrain at Mt. Lemmon Control Road Trail
At one time this road was the only way to access Mt. Lemmon.
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