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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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