Aspen Vista Point

The Aspen Vista Point is a scenic overlook on the 27-mile-long Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway (also known as the Catalina Highway). This road is considered one of the most scenic drives in southeast Arizona and is located northeast of Tucson. This 27-mile road provides access to Mount Lemmon and the scenic Santa Catalina Mountains.

The Aspen Vista Point is located about 23 miles from the start of the Mount Lemmon Scenic Byway and is at an elevation of nearly 8000 feet. You will likely see snow here in the winter months. There are excellent views of the surrounding mountains and valleys from this vista. During the fall, the leaves of the aspens in the area turn a beautiful yellow.

There are no amenities at this vista. There are two interpretative signs at the overlook, one providing information about copper mining in the area and the other discusses how plants adapt to fires.