Almost skipped this scenic drive, which turned out to be the highlight of our visit to Tucson. The driving is not really hard, just slow (30 mph mostly) and there are many vista points on the way - w… Full review by jcrystal
Jan 15, 2025
Gorgeous scenic drive from Tucson to the top of Mt Lemmon. I have been to Tucson several times but this was the first time we drove up the mountain. It is truly gorgeous and absolutely worth doing, y… Full review by Halcyon H
Jan 15, 2025
Took a drive up to where the shops were located. You could go a bit further to the ski area, but could not drive to the top. I'm not sure if it is always like this, or if it is because we were there … Full review by geneticblend2019
Hello. Does anyone know of a place for us to meet our friends at the base of Mt. Lemmon. We want to drive to the top together but just need a place to meet. Thank you.
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Sorry, but there weren’t any cafes or such stopping places at the start. Probably best to find a meeting place somewhere in the city and drive out from there.
How steep are the drop offs to the sides of the Mt. Lemmon hwy? Does it scare people who are afraid of heights? Esp those that freak out at steep dropoff. Thx.
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You are at 9000 ft. at the to. Very steep however, serious guard rails all the way. On the way up is easy, and going down is all safe with the guard rails. Don’t forget the pizza/cookie …
You are at 9000 ft. at the to. Very steep however, serious guard rails all the way. On the way up is easy, and going down is all safe with the guard rails. Don’t forget the pizza/cookie shop. Go for it, you’ll be glad. It will be cold this time of year also.
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