Benson, Arizona
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Cochise, Arizona
Hike the Cochise Stronghold Trail
4.012 mi / 1200 ft gainTake Rt. 10 east toward Benson and onto Cochise. Follow the sign to Pearce then to Sunsite. Take Ironwood Rd., Forest Rd. 84, for about 12 miles to the Stronghold Campground. Cochise Stronghold is about 1 hour from Tucson and well worth the drive. This is an out and back hike which makes for a lo...Read more -
Tombstone, Arizona
Explore the streets of Tombstone
5.0Fan of Western movies? Most people are aware of Hollywood movies like Tombstone and Wyatt Earp along with the infamous real life Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. But instead of walking where Kevin Costner or Kurt Russell stood, walk the boardwalks along the dusty main drag where the real Doc Holiday...Read more -
Tucson, Arizona
Hike to Javelina Rock
5.07 mi / 400 ft gainDrive through the gate of Saguaro National Park and continue straight onto Cactus Forest Drive. The 8 Mile loop takes you around to Javelina Rock parking area. Take time to enjoy this drive, it offers great views of the park and opportunities to spot coyotes and other wildlife.About 7 miles into ...Read more -
Tucson, Arizona
Tanque Verde Falls
4.21.93 mi / 430 ft gainThis hike starts at the Lower Tanque Verde Falls Trailhead, which is a well marked dirt lot on the left side of Reddington Road. A 4x4 would probably make the last half mile or so easier when the road turns to dirt but I made it to the trailhead in a Toyota Carolla without any trouble, so don't l...Read more -
3693 South Old Spanish Trail, Arizona
Drive the Cactus Forest Loop in Saguaro's Rincon Mountain District
5.08 mi / 550 ft gainSaguaro National Park is split into two different "districts" found east and west of Tucson. In the East-Rincon Mountain District you can find over 130 miles of hiking trails. However, for folks who don't have much time in the park, are with friends and family who aren't hikers, or are literally ...Read more -
3693 South Old Spanish Trail, Arizona
Drive the Scenic Loop in Saguaro National Park East (Cactus Forest)
4.58 miThe Cactus Forest scenic drive is one of two scenic drives in Saguaro National Park (the other is in the West district location). The drive in Saguaro National Park East is a paved eight-mile one way loop that runs through the heart of an extensive saguaro forest. If you’re lucky enough to visi...Read more -
Sonoita, Arizona
Hike to Hutch's Pool
5.07.8 mi / 647 ft gainStart at the Sabino Canyon trailhead - you can either walk up the dirt road (which adds about 4 miles) or take the $10 tram from the Visitor Center and hop off at the last stop #9. From there you hike 2.5 miles into Sabino Canyon into the basin (beautiful views of the canyon all the way there). O...Read more -
Tucson, Arizona
Camp at Molino Basin
0 mi / 0 ft gainMolino Basin Campground is the only campground of the Catalina District of the Forest Service to be open year round due to its lower elevation at only 4500'. Its position along the Mount Lemmon Highway makes Molino Basin a perfect basecamp for further adventures in the Santa Catalina Mountains, a...Read more -
Mount Lemmon, Arizona
Rock Climb the Hitchcock Pinnacle
Hitchcock Pinnacle on Mount Lemmon may be the most recognizable landmark in the Santa Catalina Mountains due to its prominence over Catalina Highway and Windy Point. Ample parking is available as are bathrooms. The Pinnacle itself features several trad, sport, and top rope routes including a seri...Read more -
Mount Lemmon, Arizona
Hike Incinerator Ridge to Leopold Point
5.03.2 mi / 800 ft gainStarting out at San Pedro Vista Trailhead, located just off the shoulder of the Catalina Highway, this trail follows along the ridgeline, drops to a small saddle, and terminates at a gorgeous vista: Leopold Point. There is only 1 sign that you will come across that actually designates it as Incin...Read more -
Tucson, Arizona
Seven Falls via Bear Canyon
5.08.3 mi / 917 ft gainAt the main parking lot of Sabino Canyon, there are a few different trams you can take to nearby trailheads. You have the option to either hop on a tram that will take you to the 7 Falls trailhead for $4 a person, or walk the 2 miles yourself. Once at the trailhead, signs will lead you into Bear ...Read more -
Catalina Foothills, Arizona
Hike the Sabino Canyon Trail
4.7This popular trail is a paved road that crosses 9 stone bridges over Sabino Creek. The creek itself is pretty dry most of the year, but after a rain it's a wonderful place to cool off and escape from the merciless desert heat. Hikers, cyclists and equestrians alike share and enjoy the trail. Ther...Read more -
Catalina Foothills, Arizona
Hike Blackette's Ridge
5.05.84 mi / 1500 ft gainStarting from the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area you'll want to follow signs for the Bear Canyon Trail. Don't worry about how busy it seems - most of the people you see are probably only going as far as the dam or picnic areas. There is a good chance that you'll have the top all to yourself especi...Read more -
Mount Lemmon, Arizona
Hike Mint Springs Trail
5 mi / 2000 ft gainThis hike begins in the town of Summerhaven in Mount Lemmon, Tuscon AZ. This is after about an hour long drive up a 25 mile paved, winding road. Any car can access this trail-head easily. Once you reach Summerhaven, drive up Carter Canyon Rd. Park at the end of the road. Do not enter any private ...Read more -
Tucson, Arizona
Bike The Loop at The Santa Cruz River Park
22 mi / 500 ft gainThe Loop is an in-development series of shared-use, hard-surface paths meant to connect all of Tucson by following the Santa Cruz River and its major tributaries. The Santa Cruz River Park contains 22 miles of The Loop (with another 40 in development) that runs along the western shore of the Sant...Read more -
Tucson, Arizona
Catch a Sunset on "A" Mountain
4.00.3 mi / 250 ft gainIn 1910 a group of University of Arizona students took local basalt rock and constructed a 160' block "A" on the east face of Sentinel Peak overlooking Tucson, giving the prominent peak its most commonly known name. Now the area is part of the 272 acre Sentinel Peak Park, and features a great net...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Benson
Benson, Arizona
Benson KOA Journey
Indulge your Wild West fantasies near the Benson KOA, in a quiet, high desert valley just 1 mile off I-10 Exit 304. Benson is the gateway...
Cochise County, Arizona
Shaw House
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Shaw House is a stone masonry cabin located in East Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains of the Coronado National Forest....
Cochise, Arizona
Half Moon Ranch
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Half Moon Ranch is a ranch style house located in East Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains of the Coronado National Fore...
Sonoita, Arizona
Kentucky Camp Cabin And Headquarters Building
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Willcox, Arizona
Willcox / Cochise, AZ KOA Holiday
An easy 80-mile drive east of Tucson, this new KOA offers an idyllic high-desert getaway in the shadow of 10,720-foot Graham Peak. Explor...
Tucson, Arizona
Molino
Overview
Visitors are drawn to Molino Campground for its group camping area, scenic mountain surroundings and hiking and mountain biking ...