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Encyclopedia > Santa Catalina Mountains

The Santa Catalina Mountains are located north of Tucson, Arizona, United States. Commonly referred to as the "Catalinas", the mountain range is the highest in the Tucson area. The highest point in the Catalinas is Mount Lemmon at an elevation of 9,157 feet. The small village of Summerhaven on Mount Lemmon serves as popular summer retreat from the desert heat of Arizona. Mount Lemmon is also notable as it is the southernmost ski destination in the United States. A city street near downtown Tucson, Arizona. ... State nickname: The Grand Canyon State, The Copper State Other U.S. States Capital Phoenix Largest city Phoenix Governor Janet Napolitano Official languages English Only State Area 295,254 km² (6th)  - Land 294,312 km²  - Water 942 km² (0. ... A city street near downtown Tucson, Arizona. ... Mt. ... Summerhaven is a small village on Mount Lemmon in the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson, Arizona. ... Mt. ... State nickname: The Grand Canyon State, The Copper State Other U.S. States Capital Phoenix Largest city Phoenix Governor Janet Napolitano Official languages English Only State Area 295,254 km² (6th)  - Land 294,312 km²  - Water 942 km² (0. ... Mt. ...


The Catalinas are located in the Coronado National Forest and also the Pusch Ridge Wilderness Area. The Catalinas are a major focus of recreational activity, with areas such as Sabino Canyon providing streams and waterholes for visitors. Catalina State Park in the western foothills of the Catalinas attracts visitors for the many hiking opportunities and permanent pools in Romero Canyon. The Coronado National Forest includes an area of about 1. ... Pusch Ridge is the most prominent feature in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness Area of the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson, Arizona. ... Sabino Canyon is located in the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson, Arizona, United States. ...


Prominent areas in and around the Catalinas are:

Prominent mountains include: Sabino Canyon is located in the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson, Arizona, United States. ... Mt. ... Summerhaven is a small village on Mount Lemmon in the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson, Arizona. ...

  • Mount Lemmon
  • Mount Kimball
  • Mount Bigelow
  • Cathedral Rock
  • Table Mountain, AZ
  • Pusch Peak
  • Rattlesnake Peak

Prominent Canyons include: Mt. ...


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Santa Rita Mountains - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (180 words)
The Santa Rita Mountains is a mountain range extending 42 km (26 mi) from northwest to southeast, located 65 km (40 mi) southeast of Tucson, Arizona.
The Santa Rita Mountains were severely burned in July of 2005 in the Florida Fire.
Other mountain ranges surrounding the Tucson valley include the Santa Catalina Mountains, the Rincon Mountains, the Tucson Mountains, and the Tortolita Mountains.
Santa Catalina Mountains - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (298 words)
Commonly referred to as the Catalinas, the mountain range is the most prominent in the Tucson area, with the highest average elevation.
The Catalinas are a significant focus of recreational activity, with areas such as Sabino Canyon providing streams and perennial pools for visitors.
Catalina State Park in the western foothills of the Catalinas attracts visitors for its hiking opportunities and permanent pools in Romero Canyon.
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