Continental Copper Access

If wonderful scenery, traveling through saguaro forests, and rollercoaster-like offroad driving is your thing, this is definitely the ride for you. This road starts about 2/3 of the way up the mountainside, beginning at the Mount Lemmon Control Road trail then descends almost entirely to the San Pedro River below. On the way down you'll be treated to a spectacular view of the green riparian area (If in season) and the stunning Galiuro Mountains beyond. There are a few dispersed campsites to enjoy up at the cooler elevations. This backcountry road also makes an excellent loop from the Mount Lemmon Control Road Trail along the San Pedro River bottom to the end of the Redington Pass Trail. You can make a delicious all day loop from the valley floor in Tucson, up and over the Catalina Highway Scenic Road to the Backway Mount Lemmon Control road-4450-Redington Pass trail.