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Welcome to
You’ll be amazed at the variety of attractions, activities, events,
accommodations and restaurants in Sierra Vista and the
surrounding area. And we hope you’ll enjoy it so much that
you’ll extend your stay and come back time and time again.
Whether you prefer exploring natural wonders, experiencing
the precision of military history, walking through brush to
catch a glimpse of that one elusive bird, or a more relaxing
respite at a day spa or wine tasting, you’ll find it all in this
corner of southeastern Arizona.
Once you take a look at this Official Visitor Guide, you’ll want
to know more, so please visit our website, VisitSierraVista.com,
where you can download an audio driving tour, How the West
Was Fun, plan your trip, find hotels, and much more.
Directions provided in this guide use the intersection of Fry
Boulevard (Hwy 90) and Hwy 92 as a starting point unless
otherwise noted. Mileage is approximate.
1.800.288.3861 • 520.417.6960
[email protected]
VisitSierraVista.com
Sierra Vista Visitor Center
3020 East Tacoma Street
Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635
Explore Sierra Vista
Must-See History........................................................... 2–10
Amazing Outdoors...................................................... 11–18
Birding & Wildlife Watching.................................... 14
Stargazing..................................................................... 14
Hiking, Biking & Horseback Riding............... 15–16
Urban Outdoors.................................................. 17–18
Arizona Wines................................................................ 18–19
Art............................................................................................. 20
Annual Events.......................................................................21
Where to Stay................................................................ 21–24
Where to Eat.................................................................. 25–27
Getting Around....................................................................27
Local Services....................................................................... 28
Maps
Fort Huachuca........................................................................4
Sierra Vista............................................................................. 29
Southeast Arizona.....................................................30 & 31
The Official Visitor Guide is published by the City of Sierra
Vista, Public Affairs Office. The utmost care was taken to ensure
the accuracy of information. The City of Sierra Vista and its
agents do not assume responsibility for performance of services
listed herein. Visitors should call in advance for verification. All
information is subject to change.
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Must-See
History
Looking for earliest man’s tales carved into rock? Ready to
explore how Cochise, Geronimo, and our famed Buffalo
Soldiers lived? Or are you into the spooky experience of a
real ghost town? This guide gets you there.
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Fort Huachuca
The National Historic Landmark District
Still an active military installation, Fort Huachuca was
established in 1877 to defend American settlers and protect
Mexico from Apache attacks. Those who mustered there in
the early years quelled Apache raids, tracked and captured
Geronimo, and tangled with the likes of Billy the Kid and
Pancho Villa.
Now a National Historic Landmark District, Fort Huachuca
serves as Arizona’s last active Army post, and the U.S. Army’s
center for electronic weaponry, U.S. Army communications,
and military intelligence training. Fry Boulevard west 3
miles to the Main Gate at Fort Huachuca. 800-288-3861 or
520-533-7111.
Important Note: If you’d like to visit Fort Huachuca, please
remember the Fort is an active military installation and
specific entrance requirements are enforced. U.S. Citizens may
access the post after providing photo ID for everyone over the
age of 16 along with current vehicle registration and proof
of vehicle insurance. International visitors must arrange for
an approved military escort. The Fort may be closed without
notice.
Personal use photography of wildlife and historic buildings is
permitted. Commercial photography and videography is not
permitted. Please direct questions concerning permissible
photography to DPTMS Antiterrorism Office; 520-533-6995,
or the Fort Huachuca Public Affairs Office; 520-533-1850.
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Fort Huachuca Museum & Annex
There’s nothing like a great museum to shed light on history.
Nowhere is this truer than in the Fort Huachuca Museum and
Annex, and the Military Intelligence Museum.
The Fort Museum commemorates more than 150 years of
history, from the first attempts to tame the territory in 1846
to the battles of the Pacific during World War II. You’ll learn
about the Buffalo Soldiers and their role in American history,
the 4th Cavalry patrol and their Indian scouts’ campaign that
resulted in the surrender of Geronimo, and the hardships
of living in a frontier fort. Allow 1–2 hours. Free admission;
donations appreciated. Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m.; closed federal holidays. From the Main Gate take
Squier Avenue to Winrow; left onto Mizner; right onto Grierson;
right onto Hungerford; parking on the left. 800-288-3861 or
520-533-5736.
The U.S. Army Military Intelligence Museum
See surveillance and espionage tools from the Civil War,
the notorious Enigma Machine coding device used by the
Germans during WW II, a U.S. espionage Jeep used during
the Cold War, a surveillance drone and a 12´ x 10´ section of
the Berlin Wall, replete with political statements in colorful
graffiti. Allow 1 hour. Free admission; donations appreciated.
Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; closed federal
holidays. From the Main Gate take Squier Avenue to Winrow;
left onto Mizner; right onto Grierson; right onto Hungerford;
parking on the left. 800-288-3861 or 520-533-5736.
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Old Post Cemetery
Before the end of the Post’s first year in 1877, the 6th Cavalry
troopers suffered their first casualty and established the need
for memorial grounds. The Old Post Cemetery is an emotional
“read” for devotees of military history and the final resting
place of many historic figures like the corporal who was the
first casualty of the Post, Indian scouts, a commanding officer’s
first-born son, the postmistress, and a commander forced into
exile. You’ll also find a lone headstone with the inscription
The Unknowns, representing the graves of 76 unidentified
remains transferred from old Fort San Carlos in 1928. Allow
30 minutes. From the Fort Huachuca main gate, follow Squier
Avenue to Winrow; left onto Mizner; right onto Grierson; right
onto Hungerford; left onto Christy; follow signs to the Old Post
Cemetery. 800-288-3861.
B Troop
In 1911, the entire 6th U.S. Cavalry was transferred to Fort
Huachuca when the revolution brewing in Mexico exploded.
Along with the influx of mounted troops the quartermaster’s
complex expanded to accommodate additional blacksmith
shops, hay and wagon sheds, and guardhouses. With General
John “Black Jack” Pershing’s 1917 pursuit of Pancho Villa into
Mexico and World War I looming on the horizon, the era of
horse-mounted cavalry was coming to a close.
Today, horseback-mounted B Troop volunteers preserve this
unit’s history with drills, presentations and re-enactments in
historically accurate uniforms. Check with the Visitor Center
for a current schedule and see these fine animals and riders
in action.
Reservoir Hill Overlook
Located on the southern portion of the overlook on Fort
Huachuca on a small patch of terrain extending from the hill,
the U.S. Army Signal Corps discovered this vantage point for
sending heliograph messages to other stations throughout
the area. This is truly one of the majestic viewpoints of the
San Pedro Valley. Allow 15–30 minutes. Outdoor amenities
only. From the Main Gate, take Squier Avenue to Winrow; left
on Mizner; right onto Grierson toward Huachuca Canyon. Just
before Huachuca Canyon, take a left and follow the road to
Reservoir Hill. 800-288-3861.
Buffalo Soldiers
African-American soldiers called Buffalo Soldiers by the
Cheyenne and Comanche during the Indian Wars, proudly
served under the moniker through World War II. Following
the 1885 Indian wars on the Plains, twelve companies of
Buffalo Soldiers mustered at Fort Huachuca, turning their
attention to the Apache. During World War II, infantry divisions of Buffalo Soldier Division served valiantly in Italy and
the South Pacific, despite segregation and its ill treatment.
Buffalo Soldiers are honored with a statue at Buffalo Soldier
Legacy Plaza on Fort Huachuca, and in
an expansive exhibit at the Fort
Huachuca Museum.
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Fort Huachuca Historical Tour
Fort Huachuca Museums
Rodney Hall
Winans House
Grierson Avenue
Brown Parade Field
10th Cavalry Buildings
Cavalry Stables
Barracks
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Alchesay Barracks
Brock Field
Mule Barns
10th Cavalry Masonic Hall
Old Post Cemetery
Mountain View Black Officers’ Club
Hospital Complex
92nd and 93rd Infantry Division Complex
Ghost
Towns
From Boom to Bust to Boo!
Let your imagination run wild when visiting these historic
sites, take lots of photos but leave any artifacts you find
so others can enjoy them. It’s a federal offense to remove
artifacts from public lands, including arrowheads, potsherds,
or other interesting objects you might come across. Refer to
the map on pages 30 and 31 for numbered locations.
There are five ghost towns near Sierra Vista along the San Pedro
River that served the Tombstone mines during their heyday.
Today, many of these former milling and railroad towns still
have parts of their infrastructure jutting out of the ground. In
some cases, entire buildings still stand. You can find them in a
hike along the riverbank of the San Pedro River, nestled in the
shadows of the Huachuca Mountains, or down roads with some
of the most breathtaking scenery you will ever see.
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Fairbank
Fairbank was originally built in 1881 as a railroad stop near
Tombstone. You can now enjoy a self-guided tour that reveals
one of the area’s most complete ghost towns with buildings,
including the post office, a general store, small homes, a
schoolhouse, and of course, the ever-present saloon, as well
as the foundation of a warehouse and the Montezuma Hotel.
The Fairbank one-room schoolhouse has been restored and
serves as a museum and gift shop, staffed by volunteers on
weekends. Still in use until 1944, former students and teachers
helped with the building’s historical accuracy and restoration.
The Fairbank Cemetery is just a short hike from the town site.
Allow 1–2 hours. Hwy 90 West Bypass 4.5 miles to the intersection of Buffalo Soldier Trail. Turn right (north) on Hwy 90
West, 13 miles to Hwy 82; turn right (east) on Hwy 82, 10 miles;
entrance to the left (north). 800-288-3861 or 520-439-6400
(BLM).
2 Millville and Charleston
Located along the banks of the San Pedro River, and rumored
to have been a tougher town than even the wicked Tombstone,
little remains of Charleston today. But its sibling settlement,
Millville, still has remnants of buildings that can be seen.
These two towns sprouted up to serve the Tombstone mines
during their boom days. An orientation panel, interpreting
the history of the two towns, has been erected in Millville.
Exhibits along the historic trail include photographs, maps,
and advertisements of yesteryear. Allow 1 hour or more. Hwy
90 West Bypass 0.3 miles north to Charleston Road, turn right
(east); travel 8 miles on Charleston Road; cross the San Pedro
River bridge then turn left (north) onto a dirt road by the Fire
Danger sign; follow signs to parking and trailhead. 800-288-3861
or 520-439-6400. (BLM).
3 Contention City
Another of Tombstone’s sister cities along the San Pedro River,
this milling town and railroad stop was civilized by the pure
determination of 10 tough Anglo women who insisted on
living with their husbands. Some adobe ruins and a small
cemetery are all that remain of this once-bustling community.
Hwy 90 West Bypass 0.3 miles north to Charleston Road, turn
right (east); travel 16 miles; turn left (northeast) onto Hwy 80
West. The town site is at the northernmost end of the San Pedro
Riparian National Conservation Area and can be accessed along
the San Pedro River trail.
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Grand Central Mill
Foundations are all that’s left of the most powerful mill in the
Tombstone area. With telephone service to Tombstone strung
up in 1881, Grand Central processed millions of dollars in
its early years of use. South of Contention City along the San
Pedro River.
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Fort Bowie
Established on a windy mesa in 1862 to provide refuge from
Apache attacks, Fort Bowie still stands as a monument to
military life in the Old West. Stop by the Benson Visitor
Center for information on the Butterfield Mail Route, fort life,
and Apache history, then take the 1.5 mile hike to the ruins.
Surrounded by jagged terrain, this now-eerily silent National
Historic Site brings to life the hardships of life on the frontier.
Worth the two-hour drive. From the Hwy 90/I-10 intersection,
drive east on I-10, 60 miles; exit 362; slight right onto I-10
Business East, 1 mile; turn right (south) onto S. Apache Pass
Road; 10 miles; turn left (southeast) onto Bear Springs Road,
1 mile; continue onto S. Old Fort Bowie Road, 2 miles.
6 Pearce
Established in 1894, Pearce was the last of the Arizona gold
rush camps — and one of the richest gold strikes in the
state. Historians believe that between $15 million and $30
million were mined within two years. The remnants of this
once-thriving town are located on U.S. 191. You’ll find a
museum, adobe ruins, a graveyard, and historic buildings. From
the Hwy 90/I-10 intersection, drive east on I-10, 16 miles; exit
318; turn right (east) onto E. Dragoon Road, 17 miles; turn right
(southeast) onto U.S. 191 S, 13 miles; veer right (south) onto
Ghost Town Trail, 1 mile; east (left) onto Pearce Road.
7 Courtland
Courtland was active from 1909 until 1942. In its prime, the
town boasted a movie house, telephones, and four copper
mining companies. Today, you’ll find only two standing
buildings, a jail, and a store. From the Hwy 90/I-10 intersection,
drive east on I-10, 16 miles; exit 318; turn right (east) onto E.
Dragoon Road, 17 miles; turn right (southeast) onto U.S. 191 S,
13 miles; veer right (south) onto Ghost Town Trail (a maintained
dirt road), 10 miles.
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8 Gleeson
Named for prospector John Gleeson, the town prospered from
1909 until 1939 when copper prices plummeted. You’ll find the
remains of a hospital and other buildings, including the Musso
house, once Gleeson’s most elaborate home, now a crumbling
adobe. It is rumored that the Mussos hid liquor in a vault
under their backyard fishpond during Prohibition. The rumor
gained a shimmer of truth in the 1980s when a hollow space
under the shallow concrete pond was discovered. From the
Hwy 90/I-10 intersection, drive east on I-10, 16 miles; exit 318;
turn right (east) onto E. Dragoon Road, 17 miles; turn right
(southeast) onto U.S. 191 S, 13 miles; veer right (south) onto
Ghost Town Trail (a maintained dirt road), 10.25 miles; west
(right) onto Gleeson Road (a maintained dirt road). Continue
along Gleeson Road for about 18 miles to reach Tombstone at
Hwy 80.
Tombstone
Though not a ghost town, a discussion about Old West
settlements isn’t complete without a nod to this legendary
town, rich with ghost stories and spooky tales. Mosey on foot
or ride a horse-drawn stagecoach down Allen Street, one of
the most notorious streets in the Old West — past Big Nose
Kate’s, the Birdcage Theater, and the OK Corral — following
the footsteps of outlaws and lawmen like Wyatt Earp, Johnny
Ringo, Doc Holliday, and Ike Clanton. You’ll find plenty of
western shops and attractions to fill a day. Hwy 90 West Bypass
0.3 miles north to Charleston Road, turn right (east); travel 16
miles. 520-457-3929 (Tombstone Visitor Center).
Early
Ranchers & Settlers
Brown Canyon Ranch
Step back to the turn of the 20th Century with a visit to Brown
Canyon Ranch. First permanently occupied by John Thomas
Brown and his family around 1800, the property passed
through many hands until James and Tom Haverty built the
ranch house sometime between 1905 and 1907. The property
changed hands several more times over the years, until it was
acquired by the U.S. Forest Service as part of a land swap in
1998. The ranch is now part of the Coronado National Forest.
The adobe ranch house, storeroom, and corrals provide a
glimpse of ranch life in the early days. The windmill still
pumps water into a storage tank, and the pond, with its
beautiful trees and lush vegetation, provides a home to an
endangered species of frog. Trails lead from the ranch to
Brown Canyon and connect with other trails throughout the
National Forest. Allow 2 hours. Hwy 92 East 6 miles south to
Ramsey Canyon Road; right (west) on Ramsey Canyon Road;
continue on Ramsey Canyon Road past Calle Metate to reach a
dirt parking area on the right; turn into the parking area, then
follow the dirt road to the ranch. 800-288-3861 or 520-439-6400.
(BLM).
Henry F. Hauser Museum
Located in the Ethel H. Berger Center, the Henry F. Hauser
Museum features stories about the unique (and sometimes
wild) western history of Sierra Vista’s early years through
present day. The museum celebrates the historic events of
the multicultural and robust southeastern Arizona area
through themed exhibits, events, and publications. Allow one
hour. Monday through Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
and Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. From the Sierra Vista
Visitor Center, stroll across the parking lot to 2950 E. Tacoma St.
520-439-2306.
Carr House Visitor Center
The Carr House Visitor Center in Carr Canyon offers displays
and exhibits of historical and natural significance. There are
nature trails for strolling and more adventurous hiking that
leads to scenic overlooks, trailheads, and a seasonal waterfall
that’s breathtaking. Allow 2–3 hours. Visitor Center open
weekends April–October. Hwy 92 East, 7 miles south; right
(west) onto Carr Canyon Road, 2.1 miles to Carr House, on the
left (south). 520-378-0311.
Arizona Folklore Preserve
Deep in the wondrous quiet of Ramsey Canyon is the one
place where Arizona’s music, lore, and poetry merge and
are performed and preserved for generations to come. The
Folklore Preserve features live performances of Arizona’s
folk musicians, including its legendary artist-in-residence,
Dolan Ellis, Arizona’s Official State Balladeer since 1966,
and an original member of the New Christy Minstrels.
Reservations recommended. Hwy 92 East, 6 miles south; right
(west) onto Ramsey Canyon Road, 2.5 miles to the Preserve.
800-288-3861 for information or 520-378-6165 for reservations.
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Native American
History
As you visit scenic outlook points, rugged mountains,
expansive valleys — and all the nooks and crannies
throughout — it’s easy to see why the southeast Arizona
terrain created a formidable challenge to settlers and soldiers
alike. But the geography of the area provided ample escape
routes and hiding spots for the highly mobile Apache.
Apache, a word coined by the Zuni of New Mexico, means
enemy, and a formidable enemy they were. Two Apache
leaders influenced the history of the southwest: Cochise and
Geronimo.
Cochise, a leader of the Chiricahua Apache, was content to
lead raids into Mexico, until he was taken prisoner in 1861.
Cochise escaped and waged an incessant campaign against
local settlers and the U.S. military. In 1872, Cochise surrendered, securing a peaceful coexistence and reservation for the
Chiricahua Apache. The truce held until his death in 1877.
In 1881, Geronimo, an Apache shaman, came into his own as a
leader, attacking settlements on both sides of the U.S./Mexico
border. A year later, Geronimo entered into a peace agreement,
but soon grew tired of reservation life. Within a few years,
Geronimo and a band of warriors, women, and children left
the reservation and again waged war across the Southwest for
five years. Cornered and exhausted, Geronimo and his band
surrendered in 1886. He died in Oklahoma in 1909.
Learn more about the Apache people at these nearby sites:
Cochise Stronghold
The Dragoon Mountains northeast of Sierra Vista are
collectively known as Cochise Stronghold. With rugged granite
hills, sky-piercing rhyolite pillars, and stacks of eerily balanced
boulders, the Apache could both hide out and spot intruders
days ahead of their arrival. Today, you can wander the hiking
trails, camp, and picnic in the shadows of Old West history.
From the Hwy 90/I-10 intersection, take I-10 East to Dragoon
Road; exit 318; right (east) on E. Dragoon Road, 10 miles; right
(south) on Cochise Stronghold Road, 6 miles; right (west) on
W. Ironwood Road, 4 miles to Cochise Stronghold Campground.
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Amerind Foundation
Located near Cochise Stronghold, the Amerind Foundation
is nestled in Texas Canyon in the Little Dragoon Mountains.
William Shirley Fulton established this unique museum and
art gallery in 1937 as a private, nonprofit anthropological and
archaeological research center for Native American cultures.
Allow 2–3 hours. Picnic facilities available. 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays; closed major holidays.
From the Hwy 90/I-10 intersection, take I-10 East to Dragoon
Road; exit 318; approximately 1 mile to parking area. Admission:
$5–$8; group rates available. 800-288-3861 or 520-586-3666.
Chiricahua National Monument
Known as the Wonderland of Rocks, this traditional haunt
of Cochise and his Chiracahua Apache band was declared a
preserve in 1924. See geology at its finest: gravity-defying rock
formations, a natural bridge, and a volcanic hailstone ledge. A
two-hour drive, but worth the trip. Wildlife viewing and trails
abound. Hwy 90 West Bypass north to Charleston Road, 0.3
miles; right (east) on Charleston Road, 16 miles; right (southeast) onto Hwy 80 East, 0.5 miles; left (northeast) onto Davis
Road, 24 miles; right (north) onto U.S. 191 North, 20 miles;
right (east) onto Hwy 181, 23 miles; continue on E. Bonita
Canyon Road, 3 miles.
Spanish
Conquistadors
Following the conquest of the Aztecs in 1521, Spain
established a western empire that sprawled from Central
America to Canada, encompassing most of the western
United States. For three centuries, Spain laid claim to the
territories, despite repeated revolutions and outright
war, eventually ceding most of North America to Mexico.
During its reign, Spain left influential marks across Arizona,
including culture, language, ruins, and legends.
Coronado National Memorial
In the mid-16th century, Francisco Vasquez de Coronado and
his soldiers marched from Mexico into the San Pedro Valley
searching for the Seven Cities of Cibola and its fabled gold.
The National Park Service operates the 4,750-acre Memorial
Park; it’s also the beginning of the famous Arizona Trail, with
outstanding hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities. While
at the Memorial, explore the Coronado Cave. This cave is
perfect for folks who would like a caving experience without
rappelling, squeezing through tiny passageways, or belly
crawling. Legend has it that Geronimo used the cave as a
hideout in the late 1800s.
Be sure to include Montezuma Pass (elevation 6,575 feet), just
a 15 minute drive from the Memorial Visitor Center. Allow 2
hours. Daylight picnic area; no overnight camping. 8:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. daily, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hwy 92
East, 14 miles; right (south) onto to South Coronado Memorial
Road (milepost 334), 4 miles to the Memorial. 800-288-3861 or
520-366-5515 (National Park Service).
Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate
This Spanish presidio was established in 1775 by Colonel
Hugh O’Conor, an Irish mercenary for the Royal Spanish
Army. The site features a few visible remains and many
interpretive signs. Prehistoric Hohokam potsherds can be
seen in the Presidio’s adobe walls. The site is a 1.5 mile walk
from the parking area. Allow 30 minutes to 1 hour. Hwy 90
West Bypass 4.5 miles to the intersection of Buffalo Soldier Trail.
Turn right (north) on Hwy 90 West, 13 miles; right (east) onto
Hwy 82, 9 miles; turn left (north) onto In Balance Ranch Road
(milepost 60), 2 miles north to the parking lot. 800-288-3861 or
520-439-6400 (BLM).
“How the West was Fun” Audio File
The late movie star and singing cowboy,
Rex Allen, is teamed with late local
rancher and cowboy poet, Bud
Strom, on this one-hour audio
driving tour. Download an MP3
at VisitSierraVista.com and
learn “a whole lot about
these parts,” as Bud says,
while you drive to Sierra
Vista from either Tucson or
Willcox.
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Pre-historic
Humans
Garden Canyon, Fort Huachuca
Inhabited since 600 C.E., the Garden Canyon Village Site is
listed on the National Register of Historical Places. There,
archaeologists have found evidence of Hohokam, Mogollon,
Trincheras, and Casa Grandes cultures.
Nearby, the Garden Canyon Pictograph Site has 53 pictographs
(painted rock art) from some of its earliest residents, as well
as Apache pictographs from the 1700s. A short stroll away is
Rappell Cliffs Rock Shelter Site, where the rock art is thought
to date back to 1300 C.E.
The canyon is easily and fully accessible from hiking trails
winding through some of the most diverse flora and fauna
in Arizona. You’ll see a wide variety of wildlife, from deer
to javelinas, and birders should be ready to add many
special species to their “life list.” Allow 1 hour. From the Fort
Huachuca Main Gate, follow Squier Avenue 2 miles to the
Garden Canyon sign on left; continue to Range Control; right on
Range Road to Garden Canyon. 800-288-3861 or 520-533-3000.
Note: Garden Canyon is occasionally closed for maneuvers.
Murray Springs Clovis Site
About 13,000 years ago, late ice-age Clovis hunters inhabited
the Sierra Vista area and hunted mammoth and bison. At
this self-guided interpretive trail, you will find a nine-panel
exhibit including displays of two kill sites and one campsite.
Murray Springs Clovis Site is home to major discoveries by the
University of Arizona that date back to the Pleistocene Epoch,
a period of history when the ground at the San Pedro River
basin reverberated from the thundering strides of ancient
mammoths. Allow 1 hour. Hwy 90 East 4 miles; turn left
(north) onto Moson Road; travel 1 mile to entrance on the right.
800-288-3861 or 520-439-6400 (BLM).
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Lehner Mammoth Kill Site
Discovered in 1952, the site is named after rancher Ed Lehner,
who came across mammoth bone fragments on his ranch
near Hereford. The Lehner site is the first Clovis kill site
where butchering tools were found alongside the remains
of prehistoric bison, mammoth, and smaller animals. A fire
hearth was also found and dated, placing the Clovis people in
North America around 9000 B.C.E., although other experts
studying the soil strata believe that the Clovis occupied the site
1,000 years earlier. Hwy 92 East, 5 miles; turn left (east) onto
E. Hereford Road, 9 miles to the parking area; site is a short hike
along the San Pedro Trail. 800-288-3861 or 520-439-6400 (BLM).
Petroglyph Discovery Trail
Midway into the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation
Area is the trailhead for Millville (see page 5) that leads
not only to the remnants of the Millville and Charleston
ghost towns, but also to 600-year-old rock art stories from
ancient inhabitants. Allow 1–2 hours. Located within Millville.
800-288-3861 or 520-439-6400. (BLM).
Amazing
Outdoors
Nature Conservancy’s
Ramsey Canyon Preserve
You won’t want to miss this world-renowned attraction, a
280-acre National Natural Landmark bestowed to The Nature
Conservancy in 1975. The canyon’s unique interplay of geology,
biology, topography, and climate make it a highly sought-after
refuge. A habitat for a variety of plant and animal life, Ramsey
Canyon Preserve provides a haven for over 170 varieties of
birds, including 14 species of hummingbirds. Inside the Visitor
Center at Ramsey Canyon Preserve is the kid-friendly Please
Touch Room with bird nests, snake skins, and other wildlife
bits. Allow 3 hours. Two-hour guided tours leave at 9:00 a.m.
on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday throughout the summer.
Open Thursday through Monday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. March
through October; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. November through
February. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.
Free admission on the first Saturday of each month. Sorry, no
pets or smoking on the Preserve. Hwy 92 East, 6 miles south;
right (west) onto Ramsey Canyon Road, 3 miles to the Preserve.
800-288-3861 or 520-378-2785.
The Canyons
Three often-recommended canyons lead into the Huachuca
Mountains along trails suitable for hiking, mountain biking,
and horseback riding. Part of the Coronado National Forest,
some of the trails cross into wilderness areas where motorized
vehicles and mountain bikes are not permitted. For more
information on trails, see pages 15 and 16.
Rare bird sightings in these canyons, like the Plain-capped Star
Throat, the Flame-colored Tanager, and the Slatethroated Red
Start, have gained national attention. If bird watching is your
passion, be sure to visit the feeding stations, and check with
the Visitor Center for hummingbird banding session dates.
Ash Canyon
A terrific place to hike, explore flora, and spot birds and
wildlife, Ash Canyon is easily accessible by car. You can explore
the Huachuca Mountains along Lutz Trail from the trailhead at
Ash Canyon.
Ash Canyon offers three separate habitats: Chihuahuan Desert
grassland, riparian woodland, and oak forest. It is also home to
one of the most rarely seen hummingbirds, the Plain-capped
Star Throat. Ash Canyon is a great place to spot the Scott’s
Oriole and the Lucifer Hummingbird. Hwy 92 East, 12 miles
south; right (west) onto Turkey Track Road; right (north) onto
Spring Road. Find Ash Canyon B&B at the end of the road on
the right. 520-378-0773.
Miller Canyon
A popular public bird feeding station is at Beatty’s Guest Ranch
in Miller Canyon, where a U.S. record for hummingbird
species sited in one day was set (14 species). You’ll also find
trailheads for Miller Canyon, Perimeter, and Clark Springs/
John Cooper trails for challenging hiking and mountain biking.
Hwy 92 East, 9 miles south to Miller Canyon Road; turn right
(west) onto Miller Canyon Road. Find Beatty’s Miller Canyon
Guest Ranch 3 miles on Miller Canyon Road. 520-378-2728.
Carr Canyon
Another favorite, Carr Canyon provides a twisty ride to Carr
Peak and Reef Townsite trailheads. If you’re looking for a
picnic spot, campground, or easy stroll, head to Reef Townsite
Campground about midway up Carr Canyon Road. The cool
canyon is a terrific place to spot birds, butterflies, and other
wildlife. Hwy 92 East, 7 miles south to Carr Canyon Road; turn
right (west) onto Carr Canyon Road.
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Garden Canyon, Fort Huachuca
Hike along trails that wind through some of Arizona’s most
diverse flora and fauna. Along the way, you’re sure to spot
some of the 53 pictographs dating from 600 C.E. to Apache art
of the 1700s. Allow 1 hour. A bird-watcher’s paradise! From the
Fort Huachuca Main Gate, follow Squier Avenue 2 miles to the
Garden Canyon sign on left; continue to Range Control; right on
Range Road to Garden Canyon. 800-288-3861 or 520-533-3000.
Note: Garden Canyon is occasionally closed for maneuvers.
Patagonia–Sonoita Creek Preserve
Owned and managed by the Nature Conservancy, this
850-acre preserve is located between the Patagonia and Santa
Rita Mountains. Thanks to the rich floodplain valley, the
Patagonia–Sonoita Creek Preserve is flush with over 200
species of birds. Wednesday through Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. April through September; Wednesday through
Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. October through March. Closed
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Hwy 90 West Bypass
4.5 miles to the intersection of Buffalo Soldier Trail. Turn right
(north) on Hwy 90 West, 13 miles; left (west) onto Hwy 82,
31 miles; right (northwest) onto 4th Avenue then left (southwest)
onto Pennsylvania Avenue; continue on Blue Heaven Road;
entrance on the left. 800-288-3861 or 520-394 -2400.
San Pedro Riparian
National Conservation Area
With nearly 40 miles of riparian vegetation, you will find this
national conservation area teeming with plant and animal life.
The Riparian Area is highly popular with bird watchers, as over
half of the known breeding bird species in the U.S. have been
spotted here. Visitors can hike solo or choose from regularly
scheduled bird, interpretive, and river walks led by trained
docents from the San Pedro House.
There are 10 different access locations across the 56,000-acre
preserve to explore. Start your exploration from the San Pedro
House, where docents will provide you with information
on trails, habitat, petroglyphs, and ghost towns. 9:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. daily. Hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians, dogs, and
licensed hunters are welcome. Hwy 90 East 8 miles; turn right
(south) to the San Pedro House. 800-288-3861 or 520-508-4445
(San Pedro House).
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Kartchner Caverns State Park
You’ll find stunning living caverns of mystery and awe,
including exhibits about why these internationally acclaimed
caverns exist. You’ll learn about the bats that make their
home here, how the many huge stalactites and stalagmites are
formed, and why Kartchner Caverns is truly an underground
phenomenon unlike any other.
Two tours are available: The Rotunda–Throne Room and the
Big Room. The Rotunda–Throne Room tour is available all
year around; the Big Room is only available from October 15
to April 15, as it serves as a nursery roost for bats during the
summer months. Allow 4 hours. Hwy 90 West Bypass 4.5 miles
to the intersection of Buffalo Soldier Trail. Turn right (north) on
Hwy 90 West, 24 miles to the park gate on left. 800-288-3861 for
information or 520-586-CAVE (2283) for reservations, hours,
and fees.
Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages this
National Conservation Area of 42,000 acres, which includes
the Empire Cienega Ranch. What is truly unique about
this area is that it includes five of the rarest habitats in the
American Southwest: cienegas (or marshlands), sacaton grasslands, mesquite bosques, cottonwood-willow riparian forests,
and semi-desert grasslands. Majestically accented with rolling
oak-studded hills, Las Cienegas attracts countless bird species
and a wide variety of wildlife. Allow 2 hours. Hwy 90 West
Bypass 4.5 miles to the intersection of Buffalo Soldier Trail. Turn
right (north) on Hwy 90 West, 13 miles; left (west) onto Hwy 82,
15 miles; right (north) on E. Yucca Farm Road (near milepost
40), 6 miles to entrance. 800-288-3861 or 520-439-6400 (BLM).
Environmental Operations Park
Also known as the Sierra Vista Wastewater Wetlands, this
50-acre wetlands support aquatic vegetation and grasses once
native to the region through an ongoing restoration project.
Over 2,000 acre-feet of water is treated through this natural
system and returned to the aquifer each year to help protect
the area’s unique environment. Check it out from the 1,800
square-foot wildlife viewing platform, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Guided bird walks conducted on
Sundays. Allow 2 hours. Hwy 90 East, 3 miles; left (north) onto
N. Kino Road (between mileposts 324 and 325). 800-288-3861
or 520-458-5775; for Sunday morning tours: 520-459-2555 or
520-432-1388.
Spooner’s Oasis & Arboretum
Imagine 300 trees of 260 varieties, with more perennial and
annual plants than you can shake a shovel at, including an
annual planting of over 2,000 spring and summer flowering
bulbs. The owner, an avid gardener, has a passion for all things
botanical. Carefully orchestrated garden paths lead visitors
among flowering plants from around the world, with one area
devoted exclusively as a desert garden with many varieties of
southwestern cacti and succulents. Allow 1 hour. Guided tours.
Hwy 92 East, 15 miles; turn left (north) onto S. Deliverance
Way, go one block; turn left (west) onto E. Olive Avenue, go to
the corner of Olive and Sandstone. 10284 S. Sandstone Drive,
520-366-2207.
Parker Canyon Lake
Set within the gently rolling hills and surrounded by the
majestic western Huachuca Mountains, this 132-acre lake and
recreation site offers fully accessible fishing opportunities as
well as facilities for physically challenged anglers. Its marina has
a deep angled boat ramp for easy launching. Boats are limited
to one 10-horsepower motor; fishing license required. There is
a 65-unit campground adjacent to the lake. Camping, $10 per
day. Hwy 90 West Bypass 4.5 miles to the intersection of Buffalo
Soldier Trail. Turn right (north) on Hwy 90 West, 13 miles;
left (west) onto Hwy 82, travel 19 miles; left (south) onto Hwy
83, 29 miles to S. Parker Canyon Road; entrance on the left.
800-288-3861 or 520-378-0311 (Sierra Vista Ranger Station).
Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine
This site, with virtually unlimited panoramic views of the
San Pedro Valley, is home to a shrine inspired by a religious
pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Yugoslavia. The 75-foot Celtic
cross, chapel, and 31-foot statue of the Virgin Mary provide
a peaceful sanctuary that visitors of all faiths can enjoy. The
views from the shrine of the surrounding mountains and
valley are breathtaking. Allow 1 hour. 9:00 a.m. to sunset every
day. Hwy 92 East, 11 miles; turn right (south) onto Stone Ridge;
turn right (west) onto E. Prince Placer Road; turn left (south)
onto S. Twin Oaks Road; entrance on the left. 800-288-3861 or
520-378-2950.
Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area
This 1,500-acre wildlife habitat is famous for the large
population of Sandhill Cranes during the winter season of
October through February. Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area
lies in the Chiricahua desert grassland habitat of the Sulphur
Springs Valley. Spotting scopes are located on the viewing
platforms for use by visitors. Allow 2 hours. Hwy 90 East, 15
miles; turn right (southeast) onto Hwy 80 East, 10.2 miles to
the Bisbee traffic circle; continue on Hwy 80 East, 4.3 miles;
left (east) onto Double Adobe Road, 8.1 miles; left (north)
onto North Central Hwy, 6.2 miles; left (west) onto W. Bagby
Road; right (north) onto N. Coffman Road. 800-288-3861 or
520-642-3763.
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Willcox Playa Wildlife Area
Each winter season, October through February, more than
20,000 Sandhill Cranes flock to this playa. This ancient lake
bed was formed from prehistoric sedimentary deposits of
gravel, sand and silt, as well as dune sand and landslide masses.
A birding festival, Wings Over Willcox, is held every January
and features field trips, seminars, and more. Allow 2 hours.
From the Hwy 90/I-10 intersection, take I-10 East; exit 331
(Hwy 191 South), 8 miles; left at the Apache Wildlife Area sign
just before milepost 58. 800-288-3861 or 800-200-2272.
Gray Hawk Nature Center
Those who want to discover the true nature of the Sierra Vista
area will appreciate the Discovery Along the San Pedro River
eco-educational, on-site field trips at Gray Hawk Nature
Center. Located on the San Pedro River, the Center promotes
understanding, appreciation, and conservation of the natural
environment through education and hands-on learning
experiences. 3918 N. Gray Hawk Lane. Hwy 90 West Bypass,
0.3 miles; right (east) onto Charleston Road, 5 miles; right
(southeast) onto E Escapule Road; left (north) onto N. Gray
Hawk Lane, an unpaved road. 800-288-3861 or 520-458-0542.
Birding
& Wildlife Watching
Cool Birding & Wildlife
Southeastern Arizona is an eco-crossroad with five life
zones within five miles. Habitats and species from the Sierra
Madres of Mexico, the Rocky Mountains, and the
Sonora and Chihuahuan deserts can all be
found in these “Sky Islands.” The bird
watching and wildlife viewing areas are
world-renowned. Our Birding and Wildlife
brochure will point you in all the right
directions for these magnificent sightings!
Pick one up at the Visitor Center, or download a PDF from VisitSierraVista.com.
Find a list of bird- and wildlife-watching
places on page 16.
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Spectacular
Stargazing
With all that Sierra Vista offers in famous attractions, it’s
surprising how often visitors mention the clear, starry skies,
unspoiled by harsh city lights. With a celestial view nothing
short of astronomical, it is only natural for Sierra Vista to
end up with yet another accolade: the highest number of
membership observatories with 50-plus members per capita
in the United States.
Huachuca Astronomy Club of Southeastern Arizona members
own and operate 15 private observatories. The club even has an
asteroid named after itself: Asteroid 37163 Huachucaclub! The
Huachuca Astronomy Club frequently sponsors star-gazing
events that are open to the public. Visit the club’s website,
www.huacastronomy.com, for information, or call the Visitor
Center at 800-288-3861 for an events schedule.
University of Arizona Sierra Vista,
Patterson Observatory
With advance notice, the observatory complex is available
to the public for viewing of celestial objects, as a scientific
resource for kindergarten through graduate school and local
educators, and as a research instrument for local astronomers.
Thanks to its development by the University South Foundation,
Inc., the Patterson Observatory on campus is the first public
astronomical observatory in Cochise County. Every month,
the observatory gives the public a guided tour of the skies.
1140 N. Colombo Avenue. Hwy 90 West Bypass, 0.5 miles; right
onto Campus Drive, 0.5 miles: left (north) onto N. Colombo
Avenue, 0.1 mile; right (northeast) onto Campus Drive, 0.3 miles;
bear left to the University of Arizona. Observatory is about 500
feet northeast of the parking area. 800-288-3861 for information
or 520-458-8278, ext. 2161 for reservations.
Hiking, Biking
& Horseback R iding
You’ll find dozens of trails near Sierra Vista with varying
elevations. Enjoy a stroll along the San Pedro riverbank,
near-alpine hiking in the Coronado National Forest, and
everything in between. Always bring plenty of water, and
take care during the warmer months and mid-day heat.
Remember, feet and hooves are allowed in wilderness areas,
but bicycles and motorized vehicles are not. Find the perfect
trail on page 16.
Sierra Vista marks the start (or end) of the Arizona National
Scenic Trail, an 800-mile cross-state route that traverses
mountains, deserts, canyons, forests, and communities from
Mexico to Utah. Along the way, you’ll experience some of
the most breath-taking landscapes in North America. The
trail is free and open every day with easy on and off points
for day hikes or longer treks. Traverse by foot, bicycle or
horseback — even snowshoes or skis in the higher elevations!
Begin your Arizona Trail excursion at the Coronado National
Memorial. Hwy 92 East, 14 miles; right (south) onto to South
Coronado Memorial Road (milepost 334), 4 miles to the
Memorial. Get maps and info at www.AZTrail.org.
If pedaling is your passion, then the Sierra Vista area is for
you. Long known as a bicycle-friendly city, Sierra Vista is
surrounded by mountain biking trails, long-distance road
biking routes, and 20 miles of in-town shared use paths. These
10-foot wide paths, enjoyed by foot and bicycle, will soon provide a continuous loop around the City. In Arizona, helmets
are required for bicyclists 18 years and younger.
With hundreds of miles of rural roads with sparse traffic,
the Sierra Vista area will make any distance cycler yearn for
pedal power. Depending on the route, riders are met with
rolling grasslands or steep inclines, but the one constant is the
breath-taking scenery. Here are three nearby tried-and-true
road routes:
Mountain Shadows Loop
Distance: 12 miles
Route: Paved, with shoulders and shared use paths
Begin at United Methodist Church (3225 St. Andrews Drive).
Exit the parking lot, turn left (heading south) onto St. Andrews
Drive, 1 mile; right onto Kachina Trail, 0.5 miles; left onto
Cherokee Avenue (a shared use path), cross Yaqui Street to
continue on shared use path extension, pass the LDS Church
on your right, to Ramsey Canyon Road, 2 miles; right onto
Ramsey Canyon Road for an exciting downhill roll, 0.6 miles;
north (left) onto Equestrian; cross Kachina Trail, where
Equestrian becomes St. Andrews Drive, 3.1 miles; finish at the
United Methodist Church.
City Loop
Distance: 16 miles
Route: Paved, with shoulders and shared use paths
Begin at the intersection of Hwy 90 and Industry Drive. (From
Hwy 90/92; Hwy 90 West Bypass 0.7 miles.) Continue on Hwy
90 West Bypass, 4.4 miles; left (south) onto East Buffalo Soldier
Trail, 6 miles; left (north) onto Hwy 92, 1.2 miles; right (east)
onto Calle Mercancia, 0.5 miles; right (east) onto Avenida
Cochise, 0.3 miles; northeast (left) onto Camino Montana, 0.5
miles; east (right) onto Calle Cumbre, 0.2 miles; left (north)
onto South Avenida Del Sol, 1 mile; cross Hwy 90 to Guilio
Cesare Ave., 0.6 miles; left (southwest) onto East Charleston
Road, 0.5 miles; right (north) onto Colombo Avenue, 0.4 miles;
left (west) onto Industry Drive, 0.5 miles.
Elgin-Sonoita Loop
Distance: 15 miles
Route: Paved, no shoulders on Hwy 83, some narrow turns
This scenic ride heads through rolling grasslands and past
several vineyards and wineries. Start in Elgin. (From Sierra
Vista at Hwy 90/92: Hwy 90 West Bypass 13 miles; left (west)
onto Hwy 82, 11 miles; left (south) onto Upper Elgin Road, 5
miles.) Ride south on Elgin-Canelo Road; turn right (west)
onto Hwy 83; turn right (east) onto Elgin Road and follow it to
your starting point.
Bicycle Rentals
M&M Cycling, 1301 E. Fry Boulevard...................................... 520-458-1316
Sun ’N’ Spokes, 156 E. Fry Boulevard...................................... 520-458-0685
Horse Rentals and Stables
Buffalo Corral, Fort Huachuca................................................ 520-533-5220
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4.8
1
5,025–7,100
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San Pedro River: Access via San Pedro River at multiple points; hike any or all of the trail
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4,100–4,000
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Lutz Canyon: Access via Ash Canyon Road, Lutz Canyon
3.8
2
5,700–6,500
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Miller Canyon Trail: Access via Miller Canyon Road
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4
5,800–8,600
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Miller Peak/Crest Trail: Access via Montezuma Pass; part of the Arizona Trail
9.8
4
6,500–9,466
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Joe’s Canyon: Access via Coronado National Memorial
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2
5,300–6,864
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3.5
4
6,900–5,925
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Coronado Peak: Access via Montezuma Pass
0.8
2
6,575–6,864
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Coronado Cave: Access via Coronado National Memorial
1.5
4
5,230–5,700
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Reef Townsite Loop (interpretive trail): Access via Reef Townsite Campground, Carr Canyon
0.75
1
7,200
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Carr Peak: Access via Carr Canyon, Ramsey Vista or Reef Townsite trailheads
5.5–
6.2
2
7,535–9,235
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Upper Ramsey Canyon: Access via Carr Canyon, Ramsey Vista Trailhead
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1
7,400–6,840
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Perimeter Trail: Access via Carr Canyon Road or Miller Canyon Road
Add Clark Spring/John Cooper trails to make an 8.5-mile loop
Bicyclists can bypass Miller Peak Wilderness via John Cooper Bicycle Trail; also a better route for horses
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5,661–6,495
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Brown Canyon Trail: Access via Ramsey Canyon Road
Connects to Hamburg Trail to make a loop • No bicycles in Miller Peak Wilderness
No horses, bicycles, or dogs in Ramsey Canyon Preserve
Camping permits and entrance fee required
Connects to Miller Peak/Crest Trail
Connects to Yaqui Ridge and Coronado Peak trails • No dogs on trails in the National Memorial
Yaqui Ridge: Access via Coronado National Memorial
Connects with Joe’s Canyon and Coronado Peak trails • No dogs on trails in the National Memorial
Beginning (or end) of the Arizona Trail
Connects with Yaqui Ridge and Joe’s Canyon trails • No dogs on trails in the National Memorial
Permit required; bring a flashlight
Park horse trailers at Ramsey Vista Campground
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Clark Spring/John Cooper: Access via Carr Canyon Road or Miller Canyon Road
2.4
3
5,900–6,110
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Arizona Trail: Access via Coronado National Memorial
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Varies
Varies
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Sierra Vista Shared Use Paths: Access throughout the City
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4,630 +/-
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For up-to-date information on trail conditions, contact:
U.S. Forest Service • Sierra Vista Ranger Station
4070 S. Avenida Saracino, Hereford AZ 85615
520-378-311 • www.fs.usda.gov
Bureau of Land Management
4070 S. Avenida Saracino, Hereford AZ 85615
520-439-6400 • www.blm.gov
National Park Service
520-366-5515 • www.nps.gov
3020 E. Tacoma Street, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
520-417-6960 • www.VisitSierraVista.com
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Camping
Hiking
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Wildlife and
Bird Viewing
Elevation
5,700–8,075
Permit required • No horses, bicycles, or dogs in Ramsey Canyon Preserve
Equestrian
Difficulty
3
Hamburg Trail: Access via Ramsey Canyon Preserve
Bicycling
Distance
(miles, round trip)
2.8
Trail (Difficulty: 1 = Easy; 2 = Difficult; 3 = More Difficult; 4 = Most Difficult)
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Urban
Outdoors
Shared Use Paths
Twenty miles of paved shared use paths await runners, walkers,
bicyclists, and other non-motorized traffic (sorry, no horses,
but motorized wheelchairs are allowed). Developed as part of
the City’s transportation plan, the paths are accessible from
many points throughout the City. Popular access points are
at Veterans Memorial Park at Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway;
Tompkins Park at Buffalo Soldier Trail and 7th Street; and
Avenida Cochise, near The Mall at Sierra Vista on Hwy 92.
Maps are available at City Hall or the Sierra Vista Visitor
Center, and online at VisitSierraVista.com.
Golf
“I have a tip that can take five strokes off anyone’s golf game: it’s
called an eraser.” ~Arnold Palmer
With an average daytime temperature of 74 degrees, Sierra
Vista is a wonderful place to practice the sport. Sierra Vista has
one public golf course; you’ll find another just 17 miles away in
Naco in case you master the local course.
Sierra Vista’s Aquatic Center, “The Cove”
Mountain View Golf Course
Take all the thrills of a great aquatic park, put them under
one roof where the weather is always perfect and the water is
always a comfortable 84 degrees, and you have The Cove. This
unique water park has something for everyone. A zero-depth
beach-style entry pool and a variable wave machine with eight
categories of waves is only the beginning. There are also two
water slides (tubes), a warmer water pool with jets, sunning
decks, kids’ lagoon with a water slide, a snack bar, diving pool,
eight-lane competition swimming with a submersible bulkhead, and locker rooms for men and women — even a separate
one for families. 2900 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. Hwy
90 West Bypass, 0.3 miles; left (west) onto Martin Luther King Jr.
Parkway, 1 mile; entrance on the left. Also accessible via Veterans
Memorial Park, Fry Boulevard. 800-288-3861 or 520-417-4800.
An 18-hole course with a par of 72, is located on Fort
Huachuca. West on Fry Boulevard, 3 miles; cross Buffalo Soldier
Trail to access the Main Gate; take the first left to Building 15479.
520-533-7088.
Turquoise Valley Golf Course
This course offers 18 holes and par 72. Located just south of
Bisbee in Naco, Arizona. Hwy 92 East, 28 miles; right (south)
onto S. Wilson Road, 3 miles; left (east) onto W. Newell St., 0.5
miles. 520-432-3091.
Disc Golf Course
A naturally landscaped ten-acre site tucked into a residential
Sierra Vista neighborhood, set aside for a fun, family-friendly
activity. Sierra Vista’s disc golf course is designed to work
with the environment and winds around native trees and
bushes. Drop in and enjoy this 18-hole, par 54 course at
1157 S. 7th Street. Open daily until dark. West on Fry Boulevard,
2 miles; left (south) onto S. 7th Street, 1 mile.
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Arizona
Wines
Sierra Vista-Kiwanis Skate and Bike Court
The Sierra Vista–Kiwanis Skate & Bike Court features berms
and banks, ramps and rails, step-ups, hubba ledges, banked
walls, a pier block, and an advanced kidney bowl. This 3-acre
drop-in recreational facility is admission-free and limited to
skateboards (maximum length of 35˝), BMX bikes, and in-line
skates. Hwy 90 West, 0.3 miles; left (west) onto Martin Luther
King Jr. Parkway, 1 mile; entrance on the left. Also accessible
via Veterans Memorial Park, Fry Boulevard. 800-288-3861 or
520-417-4800.
Tennis & Racquetball
Grab your racket and head to one of these Sierra Vista tennis
courts. Need lessons? Sign up for month-long, one-hour
classes, provided for a fee by the City of Sierra Vista Leisure
Services. 520-458-7922.
Oscar Yrun Community Center Tennis Courts
Four public courts, no fees or reservations. Hwy 90 West
Bypass, 0.3 miles; left (west) onto Martin Luther King Jr.
Parkway, 1 mile; right (north) onto Coronado Drive, 0.6 miles;
right (east) onto E. Tacoma Street, 0.4 miles; destination will be
on the right.
In the heart of Arizona’s premier wine regions, Sierra Vista
is ideally situated near Sonoita and Patagonia to the west
and Willcox to the northeast. Rich soil, high elevation, cool
nights, and warm days are a vintner’s dream. Enjoy Arizona’s
award-winning wines at 24 tasting rooms, and find out why
Arizona wines are gold medal winners, acclaimed in the Wall
Street Journal, and served in the White House.
Wine grape growing in Arizona has been documented for as
long as 400 years, starting with the Spanish Missions. Call
individual wineries ahead for directions, current hours,
and updates on the spring and autumn wine festivals and
special events, or contact the Sierra Vista Visitor Center at
800-288-3861 or 520-417-6960. Visit VisitSierraVista.com for
the most current list of southeast Arizona wineries. Refer to
the map on pages 30 and 31.
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King’s Court Tennis Club
Eight courts, open to the public. Lessons available. Hwy 90 East,
0.4 miles; right (south) onto Kings Way, 0.2 miles. 520-458-0602.
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Cochise Health & Racquet Club
For access to indoor multipurpose courts for racquetball,
handball, basketball and wallyball. Day passes available. Hwy
92 East, 1.5 miles south; left (east) onto Avenida Cochise, 0.1
mile. 520-458-7075.
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Aridus Wine Company Tasting Room
145 N. Railview Avenue, Willcox AZ 85643
Monday–Sunday, 11:00 am–5:00 pm
520-766-9463 • www.ariduswineco.com
Aridus Wine Crush Facility & Portfolio Tasting Room
1126 N. Haskell Avenue, Willcox AZ 85643
Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday, by appointment only (call 520-954-6640)
520-766-2926 • www.ariduswineco.com
Arizona Hops and Vines
3450 Hwy 82, Sonoita AZ 85637
Thursday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm • Friday–Sunday, 10:00 am–6:00 pm
888-569-1642 • www.azhopsandvines.com
Bodega Pierce Winery & Tasting Room
4511 E. Robbs Road, Willcox AZ 85643
Thursday–Sunday, 11:00 am–5:00 pm (or by appointment)
602-320-1722 • www.bodegapierce.com
Callaghan Vineyards
336 Elgin Road, Elgin AZ 85611
Thursday–Sunday, 11:00 am–4:00 pm
520-455-5322 • www.callaghanvineyards.com
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Carlson Creek Vineyards Tasting Room
6
115 Railview Avenue, Willcox AZ 85643
520-766-3000 • www.carlsoncreek.com
Charron Vineyards
7
18585 S. Sonoita Hwy, Vail AZ 85641
Friday–Sunday, 10:00 am–6:00 pm
520-762-8585 • www.charronvineyards.com
Colibri Vineyard & Winery
8
2825 W. Hilltop Road, Portal AZ 85632
Call for appointment
520-558-2410 • www.colibrivineyard.com
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Coronado Vineyards
2909 E. Country Club Drive, Willcox AZ 85643
Monday–Saturday, 9:30 am–5:30 pm • Sunday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
520-384-2993 • www.coronadovineyards.com
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Dos Cabezas WineWorks
3248 Hwy 82, Sonoita AZ 85637
520-455-5141 • www.doscabezaswinery.com
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Flying Leap Vineyards
Wednesday–Sunday, 11:00 am–4:00 pm
520-455-5499 • www.flyingleapvineyards.com
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Flying Leap Willcox Tasting Room & Art Gallery
100 N. Railroad Avenue, Willcox AZ 85643
Thursday–Sunday, 12:00 noon–6:00 pm
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Flying Leap Bisbee Tasting Room & Fine Art Gallery
67 Main Street, Bisbee AZ 85603
Fort Bowie Vineyards & Orchard Products
156 Jefferson Street, Bowie AZ 85605
Daily, 8:00 am–4:000 pm
888-299-5951 • www.fortbowievineyards.net
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Keeling-Schaefer Vineyards Tasting Room
154 N. Railroad Avenue, Willcox AZ 85643
Wednesday–Sunday, 11:00 am–5:00 pm
520-766-0600 • www.keelingschaefervineyards.com
Kief-Joshua Vineyards
Daily, 11:00 am–5:00 pm
520-455-5582 • www.kiefjoshuavineyards.com
Lawrence Dunham Vineyards
13922 S. Kuykendall Cutoff Road, Pearce AZ 85668
Call for appointment
520-824-7273 • www.lawrencedunhamvineyards.com
Lightning Ridge Cellars
2368 Hwy 83, Elgin AZ 85611
Friday–Sunday, 11;00 am–4:00 pm
520-455-5383 • www.lightningridgecellars.com
Passion Cellars
3052 N. Fort Grant Road, Willcox AZ 85643
July–October: Daily, 11:00 am–5:00 pm
November–June: Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 am–5:00 pm (or by appointment)
928-649-9800 • passioncellars.com/willcox
Silver Strike Winery Tasting Room
334 E. Allen Street, Tombstone AZ 85638
Monday–Friday, 12:00–6:00 pm • Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 am–6:00 pm
520-678-8200 • www.silverstrikewinery.com
Sonoita Vineyards
290 Elgin Canelo Road, Elgin AZ 85611
Daily, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
520-455-5893 • www.sonoitavineyards.com
Village of Elgin Tasting Room
Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm • Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
520-455-9309 • www.elginwines.com
Wilhelm Family Vineyards
21 Mountain Ranch Drive, Elgin AZ 85611
October–April: Daily, 11:00 am–5:00 pm
May–September: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 am–5:00 pm
520-455-9291 • www.wilhelmvineyards.com
Zarpara Vineyard
6777 S. Zarpara Lane, Willcox AZ 85643
Friday–Sunday, 11:00 am–5:00 pm
602-885-8903 • www.zarpara.com
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Amazing
Art
Sierra Vista
Your best bet for finding works of art in Sierra Vista is to visit
the Huachuca Art Association Gallery at The Mall at Sierra
Vista, where about 60 fine artists and crafters sell their wares
in a gallery setting seven days a week. You’ll also find many
arts and crafts shows around the holidays, starting with
Art in the Park in early October. This annual event draws
thousands of visitors, who shop from some of the finest
artists and artisans from the Western United States.
Sierra Vista has an active and engaged Arts and Humanities
Commission, dedicated to displaying local art in public places.
Enjoy a delightful bronze bas relief of children reading while
the fairy tale images of their imagination float overhead, three
cowboy-themed watercolors, and a woodland scene mural
at the Sierra Vista Public Library, 2600 E. Tacoma Street.
Another place rich with public art is the Sierra Vista Transit
Center, 2050 E. Wilcox Drive, where twenty steel vignette
panels chronicle transportation and leisure activities. Want
to know more? Download a PDF of Art in Unexpected Places
from VisitSierraVista.com, or pick up a copy at the Sierra Vista
Visitor Center.
Bisbee
Bisbee is home to many artists and galleries, featuring
collections ranging from elegant to eclectic. A day spent in
this historic mining town is a day well spent. Enjoy the art
and antique shops, take the Queen Mine Tour, climb one or
all of the steep stairways, or relax at one of the many sidewalk
cafés. Hwy 90 East, 15 miles; right (southeast) onto Hwy 80 East,
7 miles; exit to the Historic District.
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Patagonia
Stroll along the main street of this cozy community and enjoy
galleries and gift shops. Snuggled up against the Tumacacori
Mountains, this little town swells to more than 12,000 during
the Fall Festival, held in early October, when visitors, artists,
and musicians converge in the town center for a three-day
showcase. Hwy 90 West 13 miles to Hwy 82; left (west) onto
Hwy 82, 32 miles.
Tubac
Tubac features over 100 eclectic shops, world class galleries,
and local artists’ studios. The village of Tubac is one of the top
ten small art towns in the U.S. A fun day trip from Sierra Vista
spent wandering among paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and
photography, as well as unique regional fashion, leather, crafts,
antiques, and jewelry. Hwy 90 West 13 miles; left (west) onto
Hwy 82, 45 miles; right (west) onto S. River Road, 5 miles; right
(north) onto Via Frontera, then left (west) onto E. Ruby Road,
2 miles; merge onto I-19 North, 14 miles; exit 34.
Annual
Where
Any time of year, you will find special events to enhance your
visit to Sierra Vista. We don’t have room to list them all here,
so remember to check VisitSierraVista.com for information
on events in and around Sierra Vista and Cochise County.
Whether you choose one of our delightfully secluded B&Bs
or opt for cozy overnight comfort in town, Sierra Vista is the
best place to catch some shut-eye before heading out to
explore.
The Cochise Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering is an
entertainment bonanza, held every February, that rounds
up performers of American Western traditions and popular
musical artists.
Bed and Breakfast
Events
Hummingbird Banding Sessions are a favorite experience
for locals and visitors alike. The weighing and banding of
hummingbirds for research purposes happens in several
locations from April through October.
Chrome Pony Rally in May brings motorcyclists to
the area for group rides, music, and competitive events.
www.ChromePonyRalley.org.
Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival in May and
August are internationally renowned events, with programs,
seminars, workshops, and field trips. www.SWWings.org.
Sierra Vista Open is held in September at Pueblo del Sol
Country Club. Competitive duffers, be sure to inquire in
advance. 520-508-8617.
Oktoberfest is one of the most beloved festivals in Sierra
Vista. Everyone enjoys the music, the food, and the beer. Prost!
Held in late September.
Art in the Park draws some of the Western United States’
finest artists and craftspeople to this October festival and
creates a one-of-a-kind opportunity for early holiday shopping.
Cars in the Park is where owners and fans of automobiles
gather to show off their classics and antiques under our cool,
blue October skies.
Huachuca Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show draws rock
hounds and vendors from far and wide. See demonstrations,
displays, fossils, jewelry, gems, minerals, and more! Held in
mid-October.
To Stay
Ash Canyon Bed & Breakfast
5255 Spring Road, Hereford AZ 85615................................... 520-378-0773
www.AshCanyonBandB.com
Self catering, full breakfast • 1 casita
Battiste’s Bed, Breakfast & Birds
4700 E. Robert Smith Lane, Hereford AZ 85615..................... 520-803-6908
www.BattisteBedandBirds.com
Continental breakfast • 2 units/8 people
Beatty’s Guest Ranch & Orchard
2173 E. Miller Canyon Road, Hereford AZ 85615.................... 520-378-2728
www.BeattysGuestRanch.com
No breakfast • 5 units
Casa de San Pedro
8933 South Yell Lane, Hereford AZ 85615......888-257-2050, 520-366-1300
www.BedandBirds.com
Full breakfast • 10 rooms • Meeting space for 25 people
Gasthaus Mountain View
5444 Santa Claus Avenue, Sierra Vista AZ 85650.................... 520-378-2554
GasthausMountainView.com
Full breakfast • 2 suites/1single room
Lazy Dog Ranch
3123 North Thistle Road, Sierra Vista AZ 85635...................... 520-458-5583
Continental breakfast
2 suites
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Ramsey Canyon Cabins
76 Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford AZ 85615......................... 520-803-7409
www.RamseyCanyon.com520-559-0901
No breakfast • 2 cabins
Ramsey Canyon Inn
29 Ramsey Canyon Road, Hereford AZ 85615......................... 520-378-3010
www.RamseyCanyonInn.com
Full breakfast • 6 rooms, 2 housekeeping units
River Ridge Guest Ranch
10637 River Ridge Road, Hereford AZ 85615.......................... 520-366-5825
www.RiverRidgeGuestRanch.com
Sundowner Guest House
2881 Keeling Road, Hereford AZ 85615.................................. 520-348-6852
www.TheSundownerAZ.com
No breakfast
Whispers Ranch Bed and Breakfast
1490 Hwy 83, Elgin AZ 85611................................................ 520-544-9246
www.WhispersRanch.com
5 rooms
Symbol Key
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Indoor Pool
Laundry Facilities
Outdoor Pool
Kitchenette in Room
Exercise Facility
Restaurant
Pets Allowed (call for details)
Lounge
Breakfast Included
Public WiFi
High Speed Internet Access
Handicapped Accessible
Meeting Space
Capacity
Facility
Group Rates
Rail Oaks Ranch
3248 E. White Lily Lane, Hereford AZ 85615............................520-378-0461
www.RailOaksRanch.com
3 guest houses, 2 cottages
Meeting space for 10 people
Hotels & Meeting Facilities: Hotel/Motel
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America’s Best Value Inn
100 Fab Avenue, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
888-315-2378 • 520-459-5380
www.abvi.com
Bella Vista Motel
1101 E. Fry Boulevard, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
520-458-6737
Candlewood Suites
1904 S. Hwy 92, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
520-439-8200 • 877-226-3539
www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cw/1/en/hotel/fhuaz
Comfort Inn & Suites
800-228-5150 • 520-459-0515
www.comfortinn.com
Days Inn
800-225-3297 • 520-458-8500
www.daysinn.com
Fairfield Inn Suites — Marriott
3855 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
800-228-2800 • 520-439-5900
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/fhufi
Garden Place Suites
100 N. Garden Avenue, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
877-439-3301 • 520-439-3301
www.gardenplacesuites.com
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260 N. Garden Avenue, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
800-822-6966 • 520-459-0610
www.suncanyoninn.com
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3399 Rodeo Drive, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
800-257-3000 • 520-515-9900
www.marriott.com
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Travel Lodge
201 W. Fry Boulevard, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
520-458-6711
www.travellodge.com
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Western Motel
Quality Inn
800-458-0982 • 520-458-7900
www.choicehotels.com
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TownePlace Suites Marriott
Motel 6
800-466-8356 • 520-459-5035
www.motel6.com
1850 E. Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
520-458-0540
Sun Canyon Inn
Holiday Inn Express
800-465-4329 • 520-439-8800
www.holidayinn.com
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Sierra Vista Extended Stay
Hampton Inn — A Hilton Hotel
4100 Snyder Boulevard, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
800-426-7866 • 520-439-5400
www.hamptoninn.com
Meeting Space
Capacity
203 South Garden Avenue, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
877-443-6200 • 520-458-5555
www.gatewaystudiosuites.com
Group Rates
Gateway Studio Suites
Facility
Units
Meeting Space
Capacity
Group Rates
Units
Facility
43 W. Fry Boulevard, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
520-458-4303
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Windemere Hotel & Conference Center
800-825-4656 • 520-459-5900
www.windemerehotel.com
Regency Inn & Suites
250 Carroll Drive, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
520-458-5499
[email protected]
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Sierra Suites
520-459-4221
www.sierrasuites.com
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Full Hookups
RV Parks & Camping
226 S. Huachuca Blvd., Huachuca City AZ 85616
520-456-1912
24 spaces
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2111 E. Hwy 82, Huachuca City AZ 85616
877-316-6714 • 520-316-6714
www.TombstoneTerritories.com
102 spaces
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526 Clubhouse Lane, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
866-459-0775 • 520-459-0775
34 spaces
Mountain Vista Mobile Home
& RV Community
700 S. Carmichael Avenue, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
520-452-0500
75 spaces
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Quail Ridge RV Park
2207 N. Yucca Drive, Huachuca City AZ 85616
520-456-9301
www.quailridgerv.com
300 spaces
500 S. 7th Street, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
520-458-6908
9 spaces
Sierra Vista Mobile Home Village
733 S. Deer Creek Lane, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
800-955-7606 • 520-459-1690
33 spaces
Thunderbird Mobile Home
& RV Park
520-458-2794
37 spaces
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Ramsey Vista Campground
Coronado National Forest
Carr Canyon Road
Call Sierra Vista Ranger Station for information
520-378-0311
14 dry tent campsites
Water and toilets available
Trailers under 12’ permitted
Located on steep mountain road w/switchbacks
Reef Townsite Campground
Sierra Grande Mobile Home Park
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Vista View Resort
Mountain View RV Park
99 West Vista Lane, Huachuca City AZ 85616
800-772-4103 • 520-456-2860
www.mountainviewrvpark.com
100 spaces, 15 tent camping sites available
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Tombstone Territories RV Park
Los Arcos Park
650 E. Busby Drive, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
520-458-6870
12 spaces
Internet
Available
Corte del Rey RV Park
Laundry
Bel Aire Mobile Home Park
96 Bel Aire Place, Sierra Vista AZ 85635
520-458-5688 • 520-458-1311
30 spaces
Showers/
Restrooms
Active Duty/Retired Military Only
520-533-1335 • 520-533-2222
50 spaces
Full Hookups
Apache Flats on Fort Huachuca
Carr Canyon Road
520-378-0311
8 dry tent campsites
Water and toilets available
Trailers under 12’ permitted
Located on steep mountain road with
switchbacks
Closed seasonally
Parker Canyon Lake
S. Parker Canyon Road, via Hwy 83
520-378-0311
65-unit campground, $10 per day
Drinking water is available
10-hp boats allowed; boat rentals available;
fishing license required
Handicap accessible
Where
Bakers Flor Bakery & Cafe
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4373 S. Hwy 92
Sierra Vista AZ 85650
520-378-4400
American
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Bakers Flor Cafe at the Library
Coffee
Shop &
Sandwiches
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264 W. Fry Boulevard
520-458-8228
520-458-6993
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American
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German
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Fortune Cookie
Chinese
& Thai
German
Deli
Deutsches Eck
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Breadbasket
Bunbuku
Japanese Restaurant-Sumi
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Debbie’s Deli
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355 W. Wilcox Drive
520-458-8580
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Country House Restaurant
255 W. Wilcox Drive
520-458-4333
Bamboo Garden
Dinner
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Pastries &
Sandwiches
1481 E Fry Boulevard
520-459-1800
American
Lunch
German
100 Winrow Avenue
Fort Huachuca AZ 85613
520-417-2253
2600 E. Tacoma Street
Cuisine
Caffe-O-Lé
400 E. Fry Boulevard
520-458-6261
4001 E. Hwy 90
520-439-4800
Applebee’s
3899 El Mercado Loop
520-459-1664
Restaurant
Chili’s Grill & Bar
Angelika’s German Imports
520-458-5150
Meeting Space
Capacity
Dinner
Cuisine
Lunch
Restaurant
Breakfast
What’s your culinary preference? Something as traditionally
Western as a mesquite wood-broiled steak? Or perhaps
dining in international style? Something for the kids? Or
home-cooked family dining? Count on us to have something to please all palates. Along with your favorite chain
restaurants, Sierra Vista is home to many independent and
international eateries. Hope you brought your appetite!
Breakfast
To Eat
5043 S. Hwy 92
520-803-9791
German Café, The
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520-456-1705
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Golden Corral
Japanese
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798 S. Hwy 92
520-458-6138
American
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Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
205 S. Hwy 92
520-515-9464
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520-458-4038
Asian
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IndoChine
Modern Vietnamese Cuisine
520-459-2805
American
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1155 E. Wilcox Drive
520-378-1020
Kim-Ba-Woo’s Den
& Korean Restaurant
520-459-5029
Mexican
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3445 E. Canyon de Flores
520-803-9668
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Manda Lé
Japanese
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Mom’s Kitchen
25
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1100 S. Hwy 92
520-335-6028
Coffee/
Pastries
Korean
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Olive Garden
Italian
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Outback Steakhouse
99 S. Hwy 92
520-458-1313
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Morning Star Café
10428 E. Hwy 92
Palominas AZ 85615
520-366-5666
380 N. Hwy 90
520-459-8960
Deli
American
Mesquite Tree Restaurant
S. Hwy 92 & Carr Canyon
Hereford AZ 85615
520-378-2758
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Jackson’s Delicatessen
520-458-8258
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Landmark Café
520-459-4624
Highway 92 Café
4235 S. Hwy 92
520-378-2092
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La Fuente Restaurant
Hibachi Grill Super Buffet
465 N. Hwy 90
520-458-8882
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Meeting Space
Capacity
Dinner
Lunch
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Hana Tokyo
1633 S. Hwy 92
520-458-1993
Meeting Space
Capacity
Asian
The Grille
Pueblo del Sol Country Club
2770 St. Andrews Drive
520-378-6444
Mexican
Cuisine
La Casita Restaurant & Cantina
520-458-2376
Golden Phoenix Restaurant
520-459-4717
Dinner
2151 S. Hwy 92
520-458-7575
Restaurant
Lunch
Golden Dragon Chinese
Restaurant
Cuisine
Breakfast
Restaurant
Outside Inn
4907 S. Hwy 92
520-378-4645
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Papa’s ’50s Diner
3500 Canyon de Flores
520-378-1950
American
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Peacock Restaurant Z Bar Lounge
26
40 Avenida Escuela
520-459-0095
Vietnamese
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Philadelphia Baking Company
of Arizona
520-459-1431
Café/
Deli/
Bakery
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From a regional airport to local ground transportation, tour
operators to travel agencies, these Sierra Vista businesses
will help you make the most of your Arizona visit.
Pizzaria Mimosa
4755 E. Neapolitan Way
Hereford AZ 85615
520-378-0022
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Rookies Arizona’s
Original Sports Grill
502-458-8055
Mexican
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Greyhound
Benson • 800-872-7245
Cochise County Wide • 520-364-4474
Huachuca City • 520-456-1354
Service in Benson • 800-231-2222
Car Rental
743 E. Fry Boulevard, Sierra Vista
800-736-8222 or 520-458-2425
Hertz Rent-a-Car
247 S. 7th Street, Unit C
Sierra Vista • 520-458-0244
Airport Shuttle
by Three Canyons Transit
Transportation Express
Arizona World Shuttle Express
Huachuca Shuttle
PO Box 1431, Hereford • 520-803-6713
Italian
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104 N. 7th Street, Sierra Vista
520-459-7778
PO Box 466, Sierra Vista
520-439-0439
Tour Operators
Arizona Sunshine Tours
Mark Pretti Nature Tours
Getaway Tours
S & S Tours
Guided Discovery Tours
Southeastern Arizona
Bird Observatory
www.arizonasunshinetours.com
520-803-6713
www.markprettinaturetours.com
520-803-6889
www.ss-tours.com
866-780-2813 or 520-803-1352
www.sabo.org
520-432-1388
Travel Agencies
Arizona Transportation
Vinny’s New York Pizza
1977 E. Frontage Road
520-459-2315
Vista Transit (City Bus)
www.guideddiscoverytours.com
330-819-1041
Texas Roadhouse
2075 El Mercado Loop
520-459-7400
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www.getawaytoursofaz.com
520-803-1399
Taste of India
2047 S. Hwy 92
520-221-5482
Huachuca City Transit
51 N. Garden Avenue, Sierra Vista
520-458-3330
Tanuki Sushi Bar & Garden
520-459-6853
Amtrak (Train)
520-417-4888
Cabs & Shuttles
SV Home Korean Restaurant
45 S. Garden Avenue
520-458-5476
Cochise Commuter
Enterprise Rent-a-Car
Sunna’s Korean Restaurant
260-B W. Fry Boulevard
520-335-2082
Sierra Vista Municipal Airport
(FHU)
2050 E. Wilcox, Sierra Vista
Rodolfo’s Taco Shop
520-439-4000
Transit Centers
General Aviation • 520-458-5775
Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant
South Hwy 92
Hereford AZ 85615
520-378-3220
Around
Meeting Space
Capacity
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Cuisine
Lunch
Restaurant
Breakfast
Getting
53 N. Garden Avenue, Sierra Vista
520-458-1234
Travel Works
1296 Quail Hollow Drive, Sierra Vista
520-439-5544
Globetrotter Travel
1048-B E. Fry Boulevard, Sierra Vista
800-501-2762 or 520-458-4581
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Local
Services
Government Offices
Police & Fire Departments
Emergency............................................................................................. 911
Sierra Vista Police Department
911 N. Coronado Drive, Sierra Vista.........................................520-458-3311
State Highway Patrol • Department of Public Safety (DPS)
2599 E. Tacoma (Admin. Offices), Sierra Vista..........................520-458-8301
Emergency............................................................................ 520-746-4500
Border Patrol.....................................................................520-432-5121
Bureau of Land Management
4070 S. Avenida Saracino, Hereford........................................ 520-439-6400
US Forest Service • Sierra Vista Ranger District
4070 S. Avenida Saracino, Hereford.........................................520-378-0311
Sierra Vista City Hall
1011 N. Coronado Drive, Sierra Vista...................................... 520-458-3315
Fort Huachuca
Automated information line...................................................520-538-7111
Public Information
Sierra Vista Public Library
2600 E. Tacoma Street, Sierra Vista......................................... 520-458-4225
Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce
21 E. Wilcox Drive, Sierra Vista................................................ 520-458-6940
Internet Access
Cochise College Campus
901 N. Colombo Avenue, Sierra Vista...................................... 520-515-5320
2600 E. Tacoma Street, Sierra Vista......................................... 520-458-4225
RV Parts & Accessories
D&J RV Center
4923 S. Hwy 92, Sierra Vista................................................... 520-378-6945
RV City
20095 N. Hwy 90, Huachuca City........................................... 520-456-9292
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Emergency Road Service
AA Eagle Towing............................................................. 520-459-1553
Alan’s Towing................................................................... 520-459-3082
Auto Aid Towing............................................................. 520-458-5074
Barnett Towing Service...............................................520-458-4541
Garden Canyon Towing.............................................. 520-458-0888
Goen’s Tow-en................................................................. 520-456-2252
Huachuca Towing Service......................................... 520-458-6635
Mac’s Towing.................................................................... 520-266-2993
Performance Towing................................................... 520-378-2388
The Big Tow....................................................................... 520-458-8696
Medical
Advantage Medical and Oxygen Supply
2270 E. Fry Boulevard, #4, Sierra Vista................................... 520-458-7330
High Desert Clinic Urgent & Occupational Care
77 E. Fry Boulevard, Sierra Vista............................................. 520-459-8915
Hospital — Sierra Vista Regional Health Center
300 El Camino Real, Sierra Vista..............................................520-458-4641
Cinemas
Cinemark Theaters
2175 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista.........................800-326-3264, ext. 1100
Uptown 3 Movie Theater
4341 S. Hwy 92, Sierra Vista................................................... 520-378-2858
Theatre/Stage
Alma Delores International Dance....................... 520-378-3089
LimeLight Productions............................................... 520-234-5145
Sierra Vista Ballet........................................................... 520-458-1560
Sierra Vista Symphony................................................ 520-458-5189
Government
Sierra Vista Municipal Airport
Sierra Vista City Hall
Sierra Vista Aquatic Center “The Cove” (in VMP)
Sierra Vista Police Department
Henry F. Hauser Museum (inside the EBC)
Fire Stations
Fry Cemetery
U.S. Post Office
Ethel H. Berger Center (EBC)
Visitor Center (inside the OYCC)
Oscar Yrun Community Center (OYCC)
Vista Transit Center
Libby Army Airfield
HWY 90 BYPASS
Fort Huachuca
East Gate
NUE
ENUE
MOORMAN AV
H AVE
FRY BOULEVARD
Chamber
of Commerce
WILCOX DRIVE
BUF
FALO
Parks & Sports Fields
SOL
DIER
LUTHER KING JR. PARKWAY
RTIN
MA
Arizona Motor Vehicle Division
SVFD #3
Nancy J. Brua
Animal Care Center
FRY BOULEVARD
SVRHC Outpatient Center
Sierra Vista Regional
Health Center (SVRHC)
E L CAM
INO
RE
LLS
THI
FOO
Environmental Operations Park 
DRIVE
SNYDE
R B LV D.
SVFD
#2
Murray Springs Clovis Site 
San Pedro House Visitor Center 
IL
A.V. Anderson Disc Golf Course
San Pedro River 
Bike Lanes
Multi-Use Paths
AVENIDA COCHISE
TRA
OAD
R
TON
RLES
CHA
Cochise
College
S. AVENIDA DEL SOL
GOLF LINKS ROAD
BUENA
.
SCHOOL BLVD
AL
DRIVE
CORONADO
BUSBY DRIVE
7TH STREET
Facilities on Fort Huachuca
• Wren Arena/Buffalo Corral
• Desert Lanes Bowling
• Museums: U.S. Army Military Intelligence Museum
Fort Huachuca Museum & Annex
See pages 2–4 for details (and a map).
Buena High School
& Performing Arts Center
GIULIO CESARE AVENUE
IVE
CORONADO DR
LENZNER DRIVE
NORT
Mountain View
Golf Course
SVFD #1
Fry Fire
SS
T
REE
A ST
OM
TAC
COLOMBO AVENUE
HWY 90 BYPA
7TH STREET
Fort Huachuca
Fort Huachuca
Main Gate
University of Arizona
Sierra Vista
& Patterson Observatory
TACOMA STREET
MAP NOT TO SCALE
GREENBRIAR ROAD
Pueblo del Sol
Country Club
& Golf Course
Brown Field
BUFFALO SOLDIER TRAIL
Centennial Pavilion (in VMP)
Cole Field
Fry Fire
Garden Canyon
Park
Cyr Center Park
ON RD.
RAMSEY CANY
Domingo Paiz Complex
Horseshoe Pits (behind EBC)
Forest Service District Ranger Station
& Bureau of Land Management Office
Len Roberts Park
Pat Arbenz Field
Roberts Field
Sierra Vista Kiwanis Skate & Bike Court (in VMP)
Shuffleboard Court (behind OYCC)
Stone Complex
Tennis Courts (east of OYCC)
Tompkins Park and Dog Park
Veterans Memorial Park (VMP)
Shopping
Charleston Crossing
Plaza Vista Mall
Cochise Crossroads
Nature Conservancy’s
Ramsey Canyon Preserve
Carr House
HEREFORD ROAD
Reef Town Site
M ILLER CA N YON ROAD
Miller Canyon
Ash Canyon
Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine
AD
A S H CANYON RO
STONE
DG
RI
Coronado Village
ON ROAD
CARR CANY
Arizona Folklore
Preserve
The Mall at Sierra Vista
Coronado National Memorial
E ROAD
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Legend
0
Arizona
State Park
National Park
Service Area
Coronado
National Forest
San Bernadino
National Wildlife Refuge
Fort Huachuca
Military Installation
San Pedro Riparian
National Conservation Area
Ghost Towns
Wineries
5
10
a
n
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z
Ari
Sierra Vista
15 Miles
MAP NOT EXACTLY TO SCALE
Mountain Ranch Drive
Lower
Elgin
Road
Upper
Elgin
Road
23 3
5 11 16
Elgin Road
Cattle Ranch Lane
22
7
Elgin
10
21
18
Hill Crest Road
30
Ghost Towns (see pages 5–6)
1. Fairbank
2. Millville and Charleston
3. Contention City
4. Grand Central Mill
5. Fort Bowie
6. Pearce
7. Courtland
8. Gleeson
Wineries (see pages 18–19)
1. Aridus Wine Company Tasting Room
2. Aridus Wine Crush Facility & Portfolio Tasting Room
3. Arizona Hops and Vines
4. Bodega Pierce Winery & Tasting Room
5. Callaghan Vineyards
6. Carlson Creek Vineyards Tasting Room
7. Charron Vineyards
8. Colibri Vineyard & Winery
9. Coronado Vineyards
10. Dos Cabezas WineWorks
11. Flying Leap Vineyards
12. Flying Leap Wilcox Tasting Room
13. Flying Leap Bisbee Tasting Room
14. Fort Bowie Vineyards & Orchard Products
15. Keeling-Schaefer Vinyards Tasting Room
16. Kief-Joshua Vineyards
17. Lawrence Dunham Vineyards
18. Lightning Ridge Cellars
19. Passion Cellars
20. Silver Strike Winery Tasting Room
21. Sonoita Vineyards
22. Village of Elgin Tasting Room
23. Wilhelm Family Vineyards
24. Zarpara Vineyard
19
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6
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New Mexico
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3020 East Tacoma Street
Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635
1.800.288.3861 • 520.417.6960
fax 520.417.4890
[email protected]
Official Visitor Guide
Photography
Arizona State Parks
Arizona State University, Life Sciences
Tony Battiste
Edward Bottomley
Cochise County Tourism Council
Fort Huachuca Museums
Ty Holland
Kartchner Caverns State Park
William Kilby
Cathy Murphy
National Park Service
Barb Pillar
City of Sierra Vista
Produced by the City of Sierra Vista Public Affairs Office 10/2014 20,000
Sierra Vista
Historic Fort Huachuca
& Surrounding Areas
1.800.288.3861

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