Mountain biking in the Mountain Empire varies from groomed dirt roads to technical single track. Here are three scenic rides you might like to try. Harshaw Loop This is an easy 13 mile loop that includes pavement and dirt road. […]
Birding, Biking & Hiking
The Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve is one of Santa Cruz County’s most sought after birding hot spots. Owned and managed by The Nature Conservancy, it is actually one of the best bird-watching havens in the Southwest. This lush riparian area provides […]
Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve
Just three miles outside of Patagonia is one several places in the area to access to the historic Arizona Trail, which runs Mexico to Utah. Take Harshaw Road east of Patagonia about 3 miles, until you see the Arizona Trail […]
Hiking the Arizona Trail
Article written by Dina Mishev and published by Arizona Guide No matter if you’re new to birding or are an avid birder looking to check rare species off your life list, Patagonia is your place. It’s not just because birds outnumber people in Patagonia […]
World-Class Birding in Patagonia
This hike is moderately difficult. The trail is the service road to the fire lookout station on the summit of Red Mountain. In years past, this was no doubt one of many mining roads in the Patagonia Mountains, but in […]
Hiking Red Mountain
One of the most beautiful areas to explore on the outskirts of Patagonia is Temporal Canyon which lies to the north between the town and the approach to Mount Wrightson. Take 1st Avenue off Highway 82 just west of the […]
A Hike in Temporal Canyon
This 2.1 mile loop hike is close to downtown Patagonia and takes about an hour, It is an ideal “before-breakfast walk” for anyone staying at the local hotel or bed and breakfast lodgings. Your route follows reasonably level back roads […]