Patch (June 23, 2026) by Vianella Burns One of the most popular recreation sites on Mount Lemmon is about to undergo its biggest transformation in years, and that means a temporary closure for hikers and picnickers this summer. The Marshall Gulch Picnic Area and Trailhead near Summerhaven will close from Monday, July 6, through July 26, as crews begin tree […]
Read moreStarting Monday, July 6 through July 26, 2026, the Coronado National Forest’s Marshall Gulch Picnic Area and Trailhead, near the city of Summerhaven on Mount Lemmon, will be closed as part of a maintenance and reconstruction project. The temporary closure is in place for public safety while tree remediation work occurs as part of the Marshall Gulch Picnic Area and […]
Read moreThe Coronado National Forest, Pima County, and Arizona Trail Association have announced a temporary detour of the Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT) near the community of Summerhaven due to a construction project at the Marshall Gulch Trailhead. This detour will go into effect immediately and will remain in place until August 1, 2026. This impacts AZT Passages 11 (Santa Catalina […]
Read moreAfter 18 months of hard work, our partners at the Coronado National Forest have released the first comprehensive trail plan for the Santa Catalina Ranger District, which includes the northern slope of the Rincon Mountains, Mount Lemmon, Summerhaven and Oracle Ridge. According to Adam Milnor, Recreation, Heritage and Lands Staff Officer for the Forest, the plan includes projects to “diversify […]
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