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Peppersauce Campground – Mel's Diner loop from Zipline 3

Peppersauce Campground – Mel's Diner loop from Zipline 3

Hard

4.6

(2580)

11,432

riders

Peppersauce Campground – Mel's Diner loop from Zipline 3

05:27

67.7km

1,060m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Coronado National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.08 km

Peppersauce Campground

Highlight • Rest Area

A calm campsite that makes a great base to begin climbing Mount Lemmon. Pay by the campground (not by the tent) which might catch some overseas folks off guard! Pit …

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4.72 km

Peppersauce Cave

Highlight • Cave

Peppersauce Cave is a popular destination. There is an entire network of rooms and tunnels open to the public, including the 'Big Room' and a lake. I recommend bringing a flashlight going in here.

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8.59 km

View of the Santa Catalina Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cycling SOBO, views open up towards the Santa Catalina Mountains. Keep peddling and climbing; eventually, you'll reach the top of them at Mount Lemmon.

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47.6 km

Mel's Diner

Highlight • Restaurant

Just what you need

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65.8 km

Arizona Zipline Adventures and Peppersauce Kitchen

Highlight • Structure

This is a great two for one stop in the high desert of Arizona. After a zipline tour, or before if you're brave, you can enjoy the award winning tacos, burgers, and pizzas from the onsite restaurant, Peppersauce Kitchen.

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67.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.3 km

4.98 km

1.62 km

762 m

Surfaces

45.9 km

21.1 km

572 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,500 m)

Lowest point (930 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 26 June

34°C

21°C

11 %

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Peppersauce Campground – Mel's Diner loop from Zipline 3

Peppersauce Campground

Peppersauce Cave

View of the Santa Catalina Mountains

Mel's Diner

Arizona Zipline Adventures and Peppersauce Kitchen

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