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Red Spring Singletrack
The Red Spring Singtrack area is located approximately 4 miles west of Exit 40, Chavez Siding, off of Interstate 19. Access is from Forest Service Road 684. A staging area provides parking for vehicles and trailers. There are two Ramadas and picnic tables available. The trail rolls through 25 miles of spectacular rugged scenery. While it was primarily designed for singletrack dirt bikes and mountain bikes, it is a multi-use trail that is open, though not recommended, to non-motorized recreation, including hiking and equestrian use.
Share the trail - Tread Lightly
YIELDING:
- Yield the right of way to those passing you from behind or traveling uphill.
- Motorized vehicles yield to mountain bikes, runners, hikers and horses.
- Mountain bikes yield to runners, hikers and horses.
- Runners and hikers yield to horses.
Download the Red Spring Singletrack Recreation Guide in English.
Descarga la guía de recreación en español a los senderos de Red Spring Singletrack.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Dawn to Dusk - Night riding is prohibited to avoid disturbing wildlife. |
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| Area Amenities: |
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| Fees: | There is no fee to park at the trailhead in the Coronado National Forest. If you choose to park before the trailhead on Arizona State land you will need to obtain a permit. |
| Best Season: | Fall, winter, and spring |
| Restrictions: | Dispersed camping is not allowed at the trailhead. |
| Closest Towns: | Green Valley, AZ |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | None |
| Information Center: | Nogales Ranger District (520) 281-2296 |
General Information
Directions:From I-19 take exit 40 and follow Frontage Rd north to the FR 684 access road on the left. The sign at the entrance says, "Hunter Access".
Activities
Mountain Biking
- E-bikes are only allowed on motorized trails within the Coronado National Forest. This area does allow the use of e-bikes. Learn more about E-bikes at https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/e-bikes.
- These are challenging mountain biking routes, not suitable for beginners.
Dispersed Camping
- Dispersed camping is available along FR 684.
- No camping at the trailhead.
- Follow Dispersed Camping Best Practices
OHV Trail Riding
- Singletrack mountain biking and dirt biking area.
- The use of e-mountain bikes is allowed in this area.
- Forest Service roads and TR-486 are the only routes in the area that can accommodate side-by-sides and 4-wheel drive trucks.
- For other OHV opportunities refer to the MVUM: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r3/gis/mvum/Coronado/CoronadoNogalesSierraVistaFront.pdf.
- Hiking and equestrian use are allowed but not recommended.