Mt. Lemmon, Tucson, AZ

MarkG · 02-18-2010, 05:27 PM

On the spur of the moment yesterday I decided to go on a ride and left about 9:30 for Tucson. The temperatures were supposed to be in the high 70s. About the only thing to see between Chandler and Tucson is Picacho Peak. Nothing spectacular, just a nice place to stop for a break.

Not a cloud anywhere and an incredible blue sky.

Looking back toward Tucson.

Snow pack runoff created a nice little waterfall.

Yep, that is the road in the upper right.

The roads were dry and there is still quite a bit of snow on top. Temperature was in the mid 40s.

There was nobody in front of me going down the mountain. The speed limit is 35 mph and is just right for going through the corners in 3rd. Glad I took all the pictures going up, it was a lot of fun going back down.

The only heavy traffic was in Tucson. The rest of the time I had the road pretty much to myself. Stopped at Picacho Peak for some ice cream and finally got home about 6pm. The round trip was 300 miles and averaged 40 mpg.

azpnshr · 02-18-2010, 06:12 PM

Very nice post and pics! I've been meaning to get down there with my wife but just haven't found the right day off to go. Guess I'll have to hurry if I wanna still see the snow up there....

pirate · 02-18-2010, 09:42 PM

Thanks for the report and pics, Mark. Looks like a lot of fun. That blue sky is really beautiful.

skeeter · 02-19-2010, 01:39 AM

It is spectacular, rugged and beautiful in the desert Southwest.

waterman · 02-19-2010, 05:01 PM

Looks like a nice ride Mark. All we would have right now is the snow picture but not the dry roads.

dennisbailey · 02-20-2010, 10:51 PM

Been down that way a few times. Really pretty and good weather. Its always been on four wheels and in the middle of summer though. Would have loved to have been there with you. Going to have to work on that. Thanks for sharing those really nice pics.

**glwilson** · 02-21-2010, 07:45 PM

Great pics. ;)

I was just up there last week. I saw a black Nomad parked on a turn-out; and posted to see if it was a member's bike... but no response.

Saw a lot of bikes on the day I went... I unfortunately was in a cage on that trip. :-[

billz410 · 02-22-2010, 11:20 PM

Nice photos, thanks for the report.

1600bluekaw · 02-23-2010, 08:57 AM

Great pics, wife & I are looking forward to moving to Tucson in the next several years.

02-18-2010, 05:27 PM	#1
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	Mt. Lemmon, Tucson, AZ On the spur of the moment yesterday I decided to go on a ride and left about 9:30 for Tucson. The temperatures were supposed to be in the high 70s. About the only thing to see between Chandler and Tucson is Picacho Peak. Nothing spectacular, just a nice place to stop for a break. Not a cloud anywhere and an incredible blue sky. Looking back toward Tucson. Snow pack runoff created a nice little waterfall. Yep, that is the road in the upper right. The roads were dry and there is still quite a bit of snow on top. Temperature was in the mid 40s. There was nobody in front of me going down the mountain. The speed limit is 35 mph and is just right for going through the corners in 3rd. Glad I took all the pictures going up, it was a lot of fun going back down. The only heavy traffic was in Tucson. The rest of the time I had the road pretty much to myself. Stopped at Picacho Peak for some ice cream and finally got home about 6pm. The round trip was 300 miles and averaged 40 mpg. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-18-2010, 06:12 PM	#2
azpnshr Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Peoria, Az Posts: 36	Mt. Lemmon, Tucson, AZ Very nice post and pics! I've been meaning to get down there with my wife but just haven't found the right day off to go. Guess I'll have to hurry if I wanna still see the snow up there....
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02-18-2010, 09:42 PM	#3
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Mt. Lemmon, Tucson, AZ Thanks for the report and pics, Mark. Looks like a lot of fun. That blue sky is really beautiful.
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02-19-2010, 01:39 AM	#4
skeeter Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerrville Tx Posts: 1,713	Mt. Lemmon, Tucson, AZ It is spectacular, rugged and beautiful in the desert Southwest. __________________ Robert(skeeter)Dozier 07 Red&Titanium Nomad 81 Suzuki 850GL KawaNow pre#
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02-19-2010, 05:01 PM	#5
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Mt. Lemmon, Tucson, AZ Looks like a nice ride Mark. All we would have right now is the snow picture but not the dry roads. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-20-2010, 10:51 PM	#6
dennisbailey Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. George, Utah Posts: 248	Mt. Lemmon, Tucson, AZ Been down that way a few times. Really pretty and good weather. Its always been on four wheels and in the middle of summer though. Would have loved to have been there with you. Going to have to work on that. Thanks for sharing those really nice pics. __________________ Luck is the residue of hard work.
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02-21-2010, 07:45 PM	#7
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Mt. Lemmon, Tucson, AZ Great pics. ;) I was just up there last week. I saw a black Nomad parked on a turn-out; and posted to see if it was a member's bike... but no response. Saw a lot of bikes on the day I went... I unfortunately was in a cage on that trip. :-[ __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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02-22-2010, 11:20 PM	#8
billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	Mt. Lemmon, Tucson, AZ Nice photos, thanks for the report.
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02-23-2010, 08:57 AM	#9
1600bluekaw Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 256	Mt. Lemmon, Tucson, AZ Great pics, wife & I are looking forward to moving to Tucson in the next several years. __________________ Making a new memory every day.
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