Everything about The Santa Catalina Mountains totally explained
The
Santa Catalina Mountains are located north of
Tucson,
Arizona,
United States. Commonly referred to as the
Catalinas, the mountain range is the most prominent in the
Tucson area, with the highest average elevation. The highest point in the Catalinas is
Mount Lemmon at an elevation of 9,157 feet above sea level and receives 180 inches of
snow annually. The Catalinas were named by
Italian Jesuit priest Eusebio Francisco Kino in honor of
St. Catherine in 1697.
The Catalinas are located in the
Coronado National Forest and also include the
Pusch Ridge Wilderness Area. The mountain range is also considered a prominent range in the
Madrean sky islands.
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. The village of
Summerhaven on
Mount Lemmon serves as a popular summer retreat from the heat of
Arizona's lower deserts.
Mount Lemmon Ski Valley is also notable as it's the southernmost
ski destination in the
United States.
Other mountain ranges surrounding the Tucson valley include the
Santa Rita Mountains, the
Rincon Mountains, the
Tucson Mountains, and the
Tortolita Mountains.
Notable sites and areas
Mountains and ridges
Canyons
Bear Canyon
Box Camp Canyon
Canyon del Oro: north of Mount Lemmon
Esperero Canyon
Pima Canyon: southeast of Pusch Ridge
Romero Canyon: located in Catalina State Park
Sabino Canyon
Ventana Canyon
Other
Catalina Highway
Catalina State Park
Pusch Ridge Wilderness Area
Redington Pass
Summerhaven
Tanque Verde Falls
Miscellaneous facts
Contrary to popular perception, Mount Lemmon isn't the highest point in the Tucson area. Mount Wrightson in the nearby Santa Rita Mountains has an elevation of 9,453 feet (2,881 m).
According to maps of Arizona dating back to 1864, the Santa Catalina Mountains were originally called the Santa Catarina Mountains. The name of the range morphed sometime between 1880 and 1912.Further Information
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