Bull Springs Road

Location: South of Tucson between Arivaca Junction and Patagonia.

Difficulty: Moderate.

Description: Little-used mining road crosses Santa Rita Mountains from Interstate 19 to Hwy. 82 south of Patagonia. See mines along the route and adobe ruins at Alto Camp, once a community of several hundred people. Narrow, rocky shelf road at higher elevations. Suitable for high clearance stock SUVs. Remote location.

Time & Distance: About 24 miles. Allow 3 to 4 hours plus travel time.

Trail Conditions: Coronado N.F., Nogales Ranger District. Call (520) 281-2296.

 

Patagonia, AZ WEATHER

 

Remember: trail conditions, fire restrictions, weather, and land ownership change constantly so everyone must take responsibility for themselves, both for their safety and complying with all laws. Please understand that means YOU.

 

Directions to the Trail: Get off I-19 at Arivaca Junction exit 48 south of rest area. Cross under freeway and take Frontage Road north less than 2 miles to Elephant Head Road. Head east 1.5 miles and turn right on Mt. Hopkins Road towards Whipple Observatory. Continue another 4.8 miles southeast and turn right at sign for Bull Springs Road.

 

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Get yourself and your rig ready for the trip: Make sure both you and your vehicle are prepared for your next adventure.

Before you venture out on your offroading trip you need to make sure you are prepared for emergencies. Even if nothing happens to you or your vehicle, you might come across someone who needs help. Short of having your full-on bug-out-bag with you, you should at least have some basic emergency items. It might seem obvious to some, but you should get yourself a tool box with appropriate tools and leather gloves, good first aid kit, fire extinguisher, set of jumper cables, emergency blankets (stored in heavy plastic bag – both are useful), flashlight, tow strap and some extra water. I would also suggest a recovery strap, a military folding shovel, heavy duty garbage bags, and a hand crank self powered weather radio. These items are not expensive, but they just might save your day.

Another thing you should definitely do before you leave is to save the number to Arizona 4×4 Off Road Recovery in case you find yourself in need of recovery in the middle of nowhere. Their number is (602) 697-8306.

 

If you’re ready for a next adventure and want to plan it right, check out some of these trail guides – Arizona has so many awesome destinations to explore!

 

                    

 

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