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Recreation Opportunities

Interactive Visitor Map

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A mountain biker rides along a single track dirt trail that winds through rolling, grassy hills with scattered juniper trees

Biking

E-bike, mountain, or road bike across the Coronado.
A rock climber ascends a hoodoo in the Santa Catalina Ranger District

Climbing and Caving

Year-round climbing with sport and trad routes for all levels.
Saguaro and prickly pear cactus line the edge of the Rim Trail. A steward can be seen doing work a short distance up the trail.

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!
A trail rider goes through the gate at the Casa Blanca Trailhead.

Horse Riding and Camping

Horse Riding and camping can be found in many different areas around the Coronado.
Man fishing at Rose Canyon Lake

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting

Find your next hunting or fishing adventure.
Dirt bikes at red springs trail

Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)

The Coronado offers trail and road riding opportunities.
Turkeys in Madera Canyon.

Outdoor Science and Learning

Birdwatching, nature-viewing, interpretive sites, and more. 
Lower Thumb Rock Picnic Area in Nogales

Picnicking

The Coronado National Forest offers numerous picnic areas.
Swift Trail with Rainbow

Scenic Drives

Forest, County and State roads provide a scenic drive through several parts of Forest lands.
Parker fishing

Water Activities

You may not expect to find lakes in the arid southwest, and though there are no natural lakes on the Coronado National Forest, several man-made lakes…
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Winter Sports

Few people think of snow and skiing when they think of Southern Arizona. The Santa Catalina Ranger District, however, is home to the southernmost…
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