Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
HIGHLIGHTS:
Wheelchair access, nice mix of mountain views, high desert woodlands, and his-
torical markers
ELEVATION:
4,450' at Proctor Parking Area, 4,650' at Whitehouse Picnic Area; no significant rise
ACCESS:
Open 24/7. Coronado Recreation Fee: $5/$10/$20 for day/week/year for up to 4 occu-
pants of 1 car, available at picnic areas and at
Santa Rita Lodge
;
all National Park Service annual
passes accepted.
MAPS:
Green Trails
Maps 2962S-Santa Rita Mountains;
free trail map from Friends of Madera
Canyon, available at trailheads and at the website below
FACILITIES:
Restrooms and water at both trailheads
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS:
Restrooms, picnic tables, and both loop trails, but not the short con-
nector trail
COMMENTS:
Leashed dogs and hikers only. The two paved loops are at least 42 inches wide.
CONTACTS:
Friends of Madera Canyon,
friendsofmaderacanyon.org
;
Coronado National
Forest, Nogales Ranger District, 520-281-2296,
www.fs.usda.gov/coronado
Overview
These two loops are lovely. Folks in wheelchairs will definitely get a real outdoors
experience with fine mountain views, bird-filled woodlands, and historical sites. The
