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Hiking

The Coronado National Forest offers over 1,000 miles of trails for hikers and backpakers. Use the search engine to discover your next adventure!

Backpacking

Water is scarce and springs are not dependable. Always bring extra water.

General Hiking

Route plan using a Recreation Opportunity Guides.

Day Hikes

From the desert to the aspens, the Coronado National Forest has it all!

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Agua Caliente #140

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Provides access to the upper slopes of Mt. Hopkins, the second most prominent peak in the Santa Ritas. The Agua Caliente Trail winds 5.2 miles along the north slopes through a cool forest of…

Arcadia #328

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Because of the notable views it offers, Arcadia Trail has been designated a National Recreation Trail, placing it among the most outstanding trails in the nation. Most people travel this popular…

Arcadia Campground

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 When early settlers ventured up Mount Graham, the Arcadia area was usually as far as they got on the first day. A little later in the history of the Pinalenos, Arcadia was the site of one of…

Armour Spring #71

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The Crest Trail stretches between Florida Saddle at the head of Florida Canyon and the 9,453-foot summit of Mt. Wrightson, the highest peak in the Santa Ritas and one of the highest in southeastern…

Ash Creek #307

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
One of the Pinaleno range’s larger streams has carved the route for this popular trail. As it drops from alpine forest to desert valley, Ash Creek Trail passes through all of the varied life zones…

Ash Creek Detour #307A

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
One of the Pinaleno range’s larger streams has carved the route for this popular trail. As it drops from alpine forest to desert valley, Ash Creek Trail passes through all of the varied life zones…

Ash Spring #247A

Hiking
These trails lead from Herb Martyr Campground to a number of points of interest along the interface of the floor of Cave Creek Canyon and the steep slopes that rise to the high peaks of the…

Aspen Draw #423

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From E Turkey Run Rd the Aspen Draw Trail meanders uphill moderately challengingly for 1.9 miles. This is a great summer/spring hike. Dogs are welcome on this trail but must be on a leash. This is a…

Aspen Trail #93

Hiking
The loop formed by these two trails is one of the most heavily used upper elevation routes into the Pusch Ridge Wilderness. This moderate hike leads through an area of diverse habitats that include…

Atascosa #100

Hiking
This trail appears on most maps as an insignificant, isolated squiggle leading 2.5 miles to the site of where an old fire lookout was prior to its burning down in the Murphey Complex Fire of 2011.…

Last updated March 31st, 2025