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Catalina Highway Complex (Lower)

This complex captures trails, campgrounds, and recreation sites within the Molino Basin and Gordon Hirabayshi area.

Group campsite in the shade.
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This site is also known as Prison Camp .The site was a Federal Honor Camp beginning in 1937 to house federal prisoners supplying labor to build a road for access into the S

The interpretive panels.

In 1999, the Coronado National Forest renamed the site and in 2002, the Forest unveiled an interpretive kiosk at the Gordon Hirabayashi Recreation (Interpretive) Site.

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The Bellota trail #15 is located in Redington Pass and is part of the Arizona National Scenic

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This trail follows the route of an old road and power line from the Catalina Highway to the site

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From Bug Springs Trailhead to Lower Green Mountain Trailhead is an arduous 4.7 miles uphill climb.

Last updated April 9th, 2025