Sky Island Adventure and Hiking Week

Sign up required. Additional fee. Join our rock climbing experts for an unforgettable adventure in the Catalina Mountains, where you'll learn the art of climbing on natural granite. Experience climbing routes with amazing views! A great workout open to climbers of all skill levels.

Sign up required. Additional fee. Discover the wonder of nature and the night sky with military-grade night vision goggles. Join us for a relaxed night walk, where you'll see the world in a whole new light. Night vision reveals animals and stars long hidden from the naked eye.

Sign up required. Mountain Hike. 3 mi. 700 ft. elev. This higher elevation hike contains multiple, steep, uphill sections that travel through a beautiful forest of Douglas fir, Arizona cypress, and Ponderosa pine to a scenic outlook.

Sign up required. Additional fee. Experience a drive like going from Mexico to Canada—in just 3 hours and no passport needed! This Sky Island road takes you through 8 biomes, with dramatic elevation changes and stunning scenery packed into one unforgettable journey.

Sign up required. Mountain Hike. 7.5 mi. 1570 ft. elev. This beautiful hike in the Catalina Mountains starts with a short downhill to a wooded and shady gulch. Then gear up for a steep climb surrounded by aspens and pine trees, leading to a beautiful rocky overlook.

Sign up required. Additional fee. As twilight fades, join our Astronomer for an easy one-mile walk to set up an 8" telescope. Then, explore planets, stars, and galaxies sparkling brilliantly in the night sky.

Sign up required. Desert Ride. 13 mi. This popular early morning ride takes you into spectacular Sabino Canyon. Lots of dips and hills all trending upwards with a strong climb in the end. Mostly down on the way back.

Sign up required. Mountain Hike. 3.2 mi. 415 ft. elev. A mountain trail that weaves through lush alpine forest to a spectacular fire lookout. Suited for novice hikers who want a bit of a challenge.

Sign up required. Additional fee. This Sky Island Tour returns from Mount Lemmon under the soft glow of twilight. Travel through 8 biomes while you enjoy a scenic natural history tour on the way up, and photo stops of the forever sunset views and city lights on the drive back. Picnic dinner provided.