Mid-day, mid-week, mid-November was a great time for this drive. I would have hated it with vehicular & cyclists traffic. Great views along the way; really wasn’t much at the summit. Nice bathroom at the community center. None at the visitor center.

Enjoyed this drive on a winding highway road up to the Mt. Lemmon site. Changing scenery as you increase elevation. Lots of scenic overlooks and trails along the way. Facilities at the top include eateries, lodging, groceries, skiing, and a community center with restroom facilities Take the day or only a few hours.

Went up to ski Mount Lemmon because they had an epic two weeks of snow. Road was clear ( thank God) just a couple icy patches the last 8 miles in the morning. Road closes a lot in January / February when they get snow or rain. And I understand why ! It’s a beautiful trip 27 miles straight up from the valley floor. Hairpin turns, two lanes and a guard rail that saves you from flying off into the abyss. If mountain passes give you white knuckles, be prepared. I’ve driven plenty of Rocky Mountain two lanes to go skiing, but when they say chains and 4 wheel only on certain days they mean it, other than that,I will be taking my wife back up the route. Plenty of pull overs and overlooks. Locals drive it like crazy to get up for early lift, so pull over as traffic backs up behind you. Keep eye on center line. And if anyone makes comments like , “ We’ll all die if we go over the edge” pull over and let them off at next pull out. So much scenery and stops I missed while heading up to ski, so I’ll go again !

This should be the top travel experience in Tucson. The 27 mile drive goes from the desert floor to a mountain top ski resort, with everything you could possibly imagine for terrain in between. The views are beyond spectacular, with lots of opportunities to stop and gawk and take photos at a number of scenic viewpoints. The road is an easy drive, and parking was available at most viewpoints. Do yourself a favour - take a few hours and make the drive up and back. It will reinforce your belief in Mother Nature and the amazing things there are out there in this world of ours.

We did this drive mid day and it was beautiful. The different scenic views are amazing and there are plenty of pull outs for taking pictures and enjoying the views. You can take as much time as you want going up and down the mountain. There is a general store at the top that is worth going to.

This drive up the mountain is beautiful and the scenery is amazing. There are several lookouts on the way up and then again on the way down. If you go all the way to the top, there's actually a ski hill where you may see snow. There were several people on bicycles on the way up. The flora and fauna changes on the way up. It is spectacular

The weather was beautiful and the drive amazing! Take your time and enjoy the sights! The change of weather and the terrain from top to bottom truly is remarkable We purchased the audio tour which was a perfect way to experience the trip!

We chose to take the scenic route, because it was so highly recommended to us by other travelers. It was interesting to see the change of vegetation as the altitude changed. It is quite a long drive up and there are many cyclists along the way. We did go all the way to the top and there was snow up on the top. The town at the top is not a highlight of the trip. A few of the stops along the way had spectacular views.

This is a wonderful trip that takes about a half day. From Tucson, the top of the mountain is about 27 miles of well-tended twisting roads. There are many viewing sited as well as places to stop and park. For the energetic, there are also many hiking trails to follow. The scenery is fantastic. The road ends at a small town with some shops and eateries. There is also the opportunity to ride a small open ski lift for about $17 at the top. This is certainly something that gives the viewer an excellent sampling of the countryside.

A very scenic and educational drive. It was 96 when we began the drive and was 65 at the top. You will experience seeing cactus, rocky inclines, pinetrees and even snow. A great place to realize how beautiful our country is.....