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
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…
Apache Spring Trailhead
The end of Arizona Trail Passage 4 and the start of Arizona Trail Passage 5. The Apache Spring Trailhead is easily accessible from the dirt road, Gardner Canyon Road FR92. It offers a large…
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 Pinaleno Mountains, Arcadia was the site of one of…
Arcadia National Recreation Trail #328
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…
Armour Spring Trail #71
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 Detour Trail #307A
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 Trail #307
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
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
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 Draw Trail #423
This is an uphill hike, no matter which trailhead you start at, E Turkey Run Road or the Mount Lemmon Ski Resort. There is a small parking area at E Turkey Run Road with limited space to turn a…