Barrel Canyon

3/5 (2 reviews)
This short trail parallels the Rosemont Junction Trail FR 231 near Sonoita Arizona. It travels through Rosemont Camp, which is currently the headquarters of the Hudlow Mining Corporation. The Rosemont Mine has proven quite controversial as the Save the Scenic Santa Ritas activist group, and the C... Read More
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Highlights of Barrel Canyon

Desert Category Icon Desert
Forest Category Icon Forest
Ghost Town Category Icon Ghost Town
Overland Category Icon Overland
Sand Category Icon Sand
Wash Category Icon Wash
Highest Elevation
5302 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
4058
Nearest Town
Sonoita
Nearest Services
Sonoita
Management Agency
US Forest Service, Coronado National Forest
District
Nogales Ranger District

Overview

This short trail parallels the Rosemont Junction Trail FR 231 near Sonoita Arizona. It travels through Rosemont Camp, which is currently the headquarters of the Hudlow Mining Corporation. The Rosemont Mine has proven quite controversial as the Save the Scenic Santa Ritas activist group, and the Center For Biological Diversity have both opposed the plans for the copper mine. Barrel Canyon is a great ride through some cool shady areas. The trail offers some special surprise artifacts, a little bit of 4WD challenge, and great views. You could shortcut off of the Rosemont Junction/FR 231 Trail, or make a loop back to where you started. There are many different options, but all lead to the bottom of Barrel Canyon.

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20 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
2 Community Reviews
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