Junction
Primitive forest road continues to the north. Looks like a dead-end spur in mountains.

Junction
Primitive forest road continues to the north. Looks like a dead-end spur in mountains. Possible camping to the north.

Hiking Trailhead
Hiking trailhead along road with parking for one or two vehicles.

Stream Crossing
Primitive track crosses shallow stream. Beware of flood events.

Air-Up
It is a little early to air-down here. There is still 15 miles of gentle dirt road. However it is a good place to air-up right next to pavement.

Fallen Tree
As of May, 2024, this fallen tree is a bit of a gatekeeper, and might be hard to squeeze past with larger vehicles.

Wooded Camping Area
Lovely stream-side dispersed camping area in a shady grove of trees. Flat and well-cared for. Possibly popular.

Public Wire Gate
At head of primitive two-track adjacent to rustic wooden pen for equestrians.

Streamside Campsite
Primitive dispersed campsite with stone fire ring located along dusty forest road. In the Chiricahua Mountains of Coronado National Forest in southern Arizona. While this site is located in a very rural and remote setting, the dirt roads to get here are all very gentle, and accessible by most vehicles, though a stock four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended. Located in a mountain valley next to a small babbling stream. Coniferous area. Rugged mountains visible through the trees. No cell service. Too much tree cover for satellite connectivity. Campsite is flat with enough room for one or two vehicles. Hiking opportunities in the area with a multitude of primitive roads to explore. Site is located just off the main forest road, so privacy is poor, although traffic is unlikely since the forest road comes to a dead end after a few short miles. Overall, this is a very peaceful place to spend a night or two in a beautiful natural setting.

Dispersed Camping Area
To the south is a decent dispersed camping area in a large open space suitable for larger vehicles. Accessible from groomed forest road.

Hiking Trailhead
Hiking trailhead into wilderness area to the north. Looks lovely.

Potential Campsite
Tucked away from the main road, a decent, discreet place to spend the night with small fire ring.

Secluded Campsite
Hidden in the trees, a decent distance to the north of the main road and through a wire gate. Requires stock, compact four-wheel drive with good clearance. Spacious enough for one or two vehicles with small stone fire ring. Nice site.

Corral Camping Area
Adjacent to historic Rucker Ranch, this is a grassy area featuring several nice campsite with views of the mountains to the east. Just off the main forest road. Very nice and convenient, but possible other campers.

Public Wire Gate

Historic Rucker Ranch
Very interesting historic ranch preserved by the Forest Service. Multiple buildings to explore. Plaques with information and walking trails all around property. A must-see if you are in this area.

Historic Ranch Parking
Just off of main forest road thoroughfare. Walk from here.

Dry Tank
Landmark. A dry tank as of May, 2024. Primitive track becomes more degraded to the south of this point.

Hiking Trailhead
Hiking trailhead to Red Rock Canyon. Canyon is not visible from forest road. It sounds like it could be an interesting hiking, but the primitive road up to this point is not remarkable.

Paved Stream Crossing
Shallow stream crossing with camping nearby.

Junction
Unexplored primitive spur to the east. Looks like it might lead to a tank.

Tent Camping Area
Some slabs and foundations next to stream. Possibly a former CCC era campground. Great place for tent camping but vehicle access is limited.

Fee Campground
A spacious and nice looking fee campground by the Forest Service. I did not take a close look, but seemed comfortable and well maintained with shelters, and presumably a vault toilet. Plenty of free dispersed sites nearby, but this is a good alternative for a family outing.

Route Continues North
I reversed course at this point, as it is a special access route that requires sign-in. Looks like an easement situation. Lovely scenery, but seemed to travel in the direction of ranch land.

At end of groomed forest road.

Wood Fence Pen
An old pen fashioned out of large wooden tree trunks. Rustic and old. Possible corral or equestrian pen.

Flood Damage
Primitive forest road degraded beyond this point to the north. It terminates a very short distance after the flood damage at a wilderness boundary. Turn around here.

Gas Station

Dirt - Groomed Dead-End Spur
While it is a gentle road, it is a dead end and might succumb to neglect. Beware wet conditions.

Dirt - County Road
Groomed dirt thoroughfare passes ranches before entering Coronado National Forest.

Dirt - Groomed Forest Road
Major artery through Coronado National Forest, suitable for most vehicles.

4x4 - Scenic Wooded Spur
Primitive two track in lovely coniferous setting. Terminates at flood damage.

Hike - Explore Rucker Ranch
Very short walk around historic Rucker Ranch. It's not far. Just through the trees and almost visible from the road.

Dirt - Groomed Segment
Short, groomed forest road segment along major artery.

4x4 - Dispersed Camping Loop
Gentle primitive track around a pasture offering corral and camping opportunities.

Dirt - National Forest to County Road
From Rucker Ranch historic site to paved road in Cochise County. Groomed thoroughfare.

4x4 - Wooded Spur to Trailhead
Primitive track travels north into wooded mountains and terminates at a hiking trailhead.

Dirt - Groomed Dead-End Spur
Major artery through Coronado National Forest, suitable for most vehicles.

4x4 - Primitive Road Segment
A rugged primitive track to Red Rock Canyon junction. Narrow squeeze pass fallen tree.

Dirt - Groomed Dead-End Spur
Major artery through Coronado National Forest, suitable for most vehicles. Passes fee campground.

4x4 - Degraded Primitive Loop
Neglected primitive track through Chiricahua Mountains. Mildly technical. Expect scratches.

Dirt - Groomed Segment
While it is a gentle road, it is a dead end and might succumb to neglect. Beware wet conditions.

4x4 - Brushy Spur to Trailhead
A short primitive spur that terminates at a hiking trailhead after a short distance.

4x4 - Special Access Route
Partially explored. A primitive track with a stream crossing that requires sign-in. Easement.

Street

Dirt - County Road
Groomed dirt thoroughfare passes ranches.

Dirt - County Road
Groomed dirt thoroughfare from pavement. Passes some residences and vineyard.