Day Use
Box Elder
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Nearby trails
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Activities
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Campgrounds
About Box Elder
This roadside picnic area is located near the crest of the Santa Catalina Mountains in the cool ponderosa pines within a short drive of trailheads, Ski Valley, and the village of Summerhaven. At this high elevation, summers are cool and winters frequently bring snow and frigid temperatures. Be prepared to experience temperatures 20 to 30 degrees cooler than those in Tucson.
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Box Elder
Sun & Moon
1:23 PM
Sunrise
7:11 PM
Solar Noon
12:59 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 1:56 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:26 AM
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Waning Crescent
1% illuminated
Live11h 35m of daylight
Box Elder
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
Box Elder
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Off Season
October — October conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
North Sabino Canyon Park
easy · 1.24 mi · 320 ft gain
Aspen
hard · 7.87 mi · 1610 ft gain
Arizona Trail Pusch Ridge Wilderness Bypass
hard · 34.9 mi · 3859 ft gain
East Ski Run Road
easy · 0.69 mi · 188 ft gain
Box Camp
hard · 10.44 mi · 505 ft gain
Marshall Gulch Trail #3
moderate · 1.3 mi · 530 ft gain
Mint Springs
moderate · 3.35 mi · 167 ft gain
Aspen Draw
moderate · 3.86 mi · 1095 ft gain
