Gardner Canyon Road

3.6/5 (6 reviews)
Gardner Canyon Road packs a lot into its 8.7 miles. There's world-class camping in both designated and dispersed sites. The lack of nearby cities means dark skies and a carpet of twinkling stars above that campsite. The views of the Santa Rita Mountains looming above the trail's end are inspiring. B...Read More
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Highlights of Gardner Canyon Road

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Forest Category IconForest
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
5701 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
92
Nearest Town
Sonoita
Nearest Services
Sonoita
Management Agency
Coronado National Forest
District
Nogales Ranger District

Overview

Gardner Canyon Road packs a lot into its 8.7 miles. There's world-class camping in both designated and dispersed sites. The lack of nearby cities means dark skies and a carpet of twinkling stars above that campsite. The views of the Santa Rita Mountains looming above the trail's end are inspiring. Bucolocly beautiful Apache Springs Ranch reminds you of that early ambition to be a cowboy. The splashy crossing of Cave Creek is just bumpy enough to be fun. Trailheads for a myriad of hiking trails, including the world-class Arizona Trail, remind you that you should get out and stretch your legs in the crisp, clean air of this vast countryside.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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11 Waypoints
35 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
6 Community Reviews
1 Video
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