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This 27-mile Drive Climbs 6,000 Feet Through Southwestern Desert and Mountains—and It Crosses 6 Different Climate Zones

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Top 5 Can’t Miss Climbing into the mountains northeast of Tucson, the Sky Island Scenic Byway offers a 27-mile escape from the desert heat, peppered with public lands and stunning overlooks. Stop at Windy Point Vista for rock scrambling and panoramic views of Tucson. Fish and hike around the calm waters of Rose Canyon Lake, managed by the U.S. Forest Service. Explore the pint-sized town of Summerhaven, a small community surrounded by aspen groves. End your drive at Mount Lemmon Ski Area, the southernmost ski resort in the U.S. Just northeast of Tucson, Arizona, the two-lane asphalt of the Sky Island Scenic Byway (also known as the Catalina Highway) carves a winding path up into the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains.…

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