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Go To Home PageCharouleau Gap
Alt Names Charleau Gap, Coronado National Forest, Santa Catalina Mountains, Samaniego Ridge
Last Known Status Open
Trail PhotoThis is a moderate 4x4 trail that stretches about 19 miles from N. Lago Del Oro Parkway all the way to Oracle.  The trail is maintained by the Tucson Rough Riders club, and consists mostly of rocky creek bed washes, deep ruts and some steep climbs.  There is not much in the way of actual motorcycle trails or ATV trails here, but there are a few shallow water crossings and some great desert scenery.  This is can be a full day trip for 4x4s, or a couple of hours for dirt bikes and ATVs.  Be sure to sign in at the gate and bring plenty of water because this is a very large area.
LOCATION
Nearest City Tucson, AZ
GPS Coordinates N 32º 31.234' W 110º 53.107'
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From: Tucson, AZ

1) Take SR-77 (Oracle Rd.) to Golder Ranch Rd. intersection
2) Turn right (east) onto Golder Ranch Rd., continue 1.2 miles
3) Turn left (north) onto N. Lago Del Oro Parkway, continue 3 miles
4) Look for a kiosk and cattleguard on the right, enter here.
AREA TYPE
Area Type Trail
Land Type National Forest, State Trust Land
QUALITY
Pros free, great mountain scenery
Cons no actual motorcycle trails, is really a 4x4 trail
Rating Charouleau Gap    Good
Recommended Stay Full Day
Fall/Spring
REGULATIONS
Permit Required No
Dates Open Year-Round
Spark Arrestor Yes
Noise Limit Yes
Night Riding Yes Not Recommended
Flags Not Required
Two Strokes No Restriction
Cross Country Prohibited
ATVs No Restriction
4x4s (registered) No Restriction
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies No Restriction
Bicycles No Restriction
Hiking No Restriction
Horseback No Restriction
Camping Some Areas
Campfires Some Areas
Alcohol No Restriction
Fireworks Prohibited
Firearms Some Areas
Law Enforcement Few/Periodic
FEES
Parking Fee No ($0.00)
Entry Fee No ($0.00)
Riding Fee No ($0.00)
Camping Fee No ($0.00)
KEY SERVICES
First Aid 20-30 Miles (SW) Northwest Medical Center (520) 742-9000
Gasoline 1-5 Miles (SW) Vallero/Tucson
Diesel 1-5 Miles (SW) Vallero/Tucson
Water 1-5 Miles (SW) Vallero/Tucson
RV Hookup 5-20 Miles (S) Catalina State Park (520) 628-5798
RV Disposal 5-20 Miles (S) Catalina State Park (520) 628-5798
Campground 5-20 Miles (S) Catalina State Park (520) 628-5798
Conv Store 1-5 Miles (SW) Vallero/Tucson
Swim Area 30+ Miles (SE) Tanque Verde Falls
Water Body 30+ Miles (SE) Tanque Verde Falls
Boat Ramp 30+ Miles (NW) Saguaro Lake Marina (480) 986-5546
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
Contact Info Arizona Game And Fish
555 N. Greasewood Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 628-5376
(800) 352-0700
www.azgfd.gov
Contact Info Tucson Rough Riders
P.O. Box 78726
Tucson, AZ 85703-8726
www.tucsonroughriders.com
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