Naturalist-Guided Butterfly Trail Hike on Mount Lemmon

Join experienced naturalist guide Ardanna Bandoo for an interpretive hike on Mount Lemmon's Butterfly Trail. Discover local flora and fauna along a challenging route through the mountain landscape.

• Take on a 7-mile hiking route
• Look out across the Sky Island mountain ranges
• Walk beneath ponderosa pines that shade most of the trail

Important details

• Requires hiking experience and good physical condition. This hard-rated route gains 2,200 feet of elevation and includes steep climbs, rock scrambling, and thick vegetation.
• Recommended for ages 16 and older.
• Not recommended during pregnancy or if you have back problems, heart problems, or other serious medical conditions.
• This hike is not wheelchair accessible.
• Bring at least 2 liters of water per person, sun protection, snacks, and appropriate hiking clothing and gear.
• The hike is weather permitting, with potential icy conditions in winter.