Bird's-eye view of Mount Lemmon's spectacular summer scenery
- Mamta Popat, Arizona Daily Star
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Take a trip up to the top of Mount Lemmon with drone footage showcasing breathtaking spots along the way.
Mount Lemmon, with a summit elevation of 9,159 feet, is the highest point in the Santa Catalina Mountains. It is located in the Coronado National Forest north of Tucson.
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