Charouleau Gap/FR 736

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A historic route between Oracle and Tucson, Charouleau Gap (pronounced shar-lou) is the quintessential southern Arizona 4x4 trail and a must-do for anyone with a modified off-road vehicle. It has become kind of an Arizona right of passage. Skirting along the north foothills of the Santa Catalina m...Read More

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Charouleau Gap/FR 736

Highlights of Charouleau Gap/FR 736

Altitude

Camping

Desert

Ghost Town

Iconic

Mine

Mud

Rock

Sand

Scenic

Wash

Water

Highest Elevation

5085 ft

Shape of Trail

Straight Through

Typically Open

Year Round

Best Direction

North

Official Trail Name

736

Nearest Town

Oracle

Nearest Services

Catalina

Management Agency

Coronado National Forest

District

Santa Catalina Ranger District

Overview

A historic route between Oracle and Tucson, Charouleau Gap (pronounced shar-lou) is the quintessential southern Arizona 4x4 trail and a must-do for anyone with a modified off-road vehicle. It has become kind of an Arizona right of passage. Skirting along the north foothills of the Santa Catalina mountains and in and out of the Canada Del Oro (canyon of gold) canyon, the Charouleau gap trail is a delight.

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45 Waypoints

137 Trail Photos

7 Trail Concerns

11 Community Reviews

1 Video

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