| Alt Names |
Redington Road, Tanque Verde Rd, Tanque Verde Falls, Chivo Falls, Coronado National Forest, Agua Caliente Hill, Agua Caliente Canyon, Italian Trap, Canyon De La Pina, Jaquine Canyon, Alisoo Canyon, Santa Caliente Mountains, Rincon Mountains, Chimney Rock, Redington Pass |
| DESCRIPTION |
This secluded area has several miles of very nice motorcycle and ATV trails and miles of surrounding fun jeep trails that offer beautiful panoramic desert views. The trails are somewhat rocky, but still a lot of fun on a motorcycle. (The trail system itself is maintained by the Tucson Rough Riders club, so be sure to say thanks for the great work.)
The main access road is maintained but is long and steep which may make driving up with large RVs or trailers difficult. The main staging area has three loading ramps and offers ample turnaround space for large vehicles.
After a day of riding check out the two hiking trails that lead to Tanque Verde creek. The lower trailhead will lead to the bottom and if you hike upstream for about 25 minutes you will come across a 75’ waterfall. (The upper trailhead provides access to a nude beach area.)
The Arizona Game and Fish Department occasionally sets up a checkpoint on the main access road to enforce hunting regulations but they also check for OHV stickers. It is only legal to ride on the main access road if you make your bike street legal, and you'll still need an OHV sticker.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Tucson, AZ |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 32º 18.081' W 110º 37.179' |
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From: Tucson, AZ
1) Take Grant Rd. east to Tanque Verde Rd. intersection
2) Turn left onto Tanque Verde Rd. and continue east 18.1 miles. (Tanque Verde Rd. will turn to Redington Rd. which will turn into a steep dirt road). Staging area is on the left. |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| Land Type |
National Forest |
| QUALITY |
| Pros |
secluded, free, decent staging area, some very nice motorcycle/ATV trails |
| Cons |
long access road, difficult to access for RVs, street legal bikes only on access road |
| Rating |
 Very Good
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| Recommended Stay |
1-2 Days
Fall/Spring |
| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
30 |
| Miles Of Trail |
10 |
| Climate Type |
Desert |
| Elevation |
3700 to 4500 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
 Some |
| Hard Pack |
Some |
| Sand |
Some |
| Mud |
 Little |
| Dust |
 None |
| Rocks |
 Mostly |
| Trees |
 Few |
| Steep Hills |
None |
| Water Crossings |
 Many |
| Small Jumps |
Many |
| Large Jumps |
None |
| Berms |
Some |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
None |
| Single Track |
None |
| Roads |
Mostly |
| Intersections |
Few |
| Rider Traffic |
Few |
| Shade |
Few |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
Many |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
Little |
| Amateur Terrain |
Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
None |
| Comment |
mostly jeep trails with couple of motorcycle/ATV designated trails |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
No |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
Yes |
| Night Riding |
Yes |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
No Restriction |
| Cross Country |
Prohibited |
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| UTVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
Some Areas |
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
No Restriction |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
No Restriction |
| Horseback |
No Restriction |
| Camping |
No Restriction |
| Campfires |
No Restriction |
| Alcohol |
No Restriction |
| Fireworks |
Prohibited |
| Firearms |
Some Areas |
| Law Enforcement |
Few/Periodic |
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Riding Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Camping Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Comment |
Surrounding campsites have different fees. |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Gasoline |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Diesel |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Water |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| RV Hookup |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| RV Disposal |
5-20 Miles (S) |
| Campground |
5-20 Miles (NW) |
| Conv Store |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Swim Area |
On Site |
| Water Body |
On Site |
| Boat Ramp |
30+ Miles (S) |
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Coronado National Forest - Santa Catalina Ranger District
5700 N. Sabino Canyon Rd
Tucson, AZ 85750
(520) 749-8700
www.fs.fed.us
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| There is one main loop for motorcycles, but there are also many wider trails throughout the area. |
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| This hiking path leads to the falls, where there are some large rocks for sunbathing and swimming. |
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| Parts of the motorcycle trail are rocky but nothing too bad. |
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| There are countless wide sandy 4x4 trails and some and a few small play pits near the staging area. |
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| There are a handful of water crossings, most of which are shallow. |
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| Not all of the trails are rocky. |
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| The waterfalls are in this canyon, which can be reached by the hiking trail. |
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| The main staging area is clearly marked and has restrooms and loading ramps. |
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| One of the many cool diversions along the trail. |
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| Mud puddles are pretty common here during the winter. Nothing too bad, but sometimes a little deeper than they look. |
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| There are some trails for motorcycles and ATVs only. Keep your eyes open or you may blow right past them. |
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| This water crossing was on the 4x4 trail. |
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| This could probably be considered a typical example of the motorcycle and ATV only trails. |
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| There is one pretty fun section where the trail follows the stream for awhile. |
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| Some sections of the motorcycle trail have loose rocks like this to keep you alert. |
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