Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
trail climbs to your left if you want to explore the source of this stream. The Kent
Spring Trail continues down, following the left bank of the stream through a gorgeous
riparian area. At times, the stream disappears underground and pops up again a minute
later.
About 0.1 mile before the Kent Spring Trail rejoins the Bog Springs Trail, a dirt
road to your left (west) goes to the Kent Spring Center, a 110-year-old house that's
occasionally used for nature projects. Continue straight, but don't forget to look over
your shoulder for views of Mount Wrightson lit by the afternoon sun. When you reach
the sign for the Bog Springs Trail, continue north-northwest and then west for 0.9
mile, retracing your steps to the Madera Picnic Area.
Nearby Attractions
Bog Springs Campground
(520-281-2296,
www.fs.usda.gov/coronado
) has 13
first-come, first-served sites, each featuring a picnic table and a fire ring with a bar-
becue grill. Drinking water and vault toilets are available; RV hookups aren't. Max-
imum vehicle length is limited to 22 feet. Fees are $10 per night. During weekends,
especially in spring, summer, and fall, the campground can be full by lunchtime. The
last time I camped here, I saw deer and wild turkeys near my tent in addition to the
ever-present jays, woodpeckers, and squirrels. (There was also one small RV that in-
sisted on running its loud generator at sunset until I had a quiet word with the owner.)
Bearproof boxes are provided for your food; black bears may amble through every
year or so.
Directions
From Tucson, follow the directions to the Visitor Information Station and Proctor
miles to the Madera Picnic Area and trailhead. The road to Bog Springs Campground
is on the left, just before the picnic area, and it's 0.5 mile to the campground. Signage
is excellent.
