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Summary: This is Passage 3 of the 800 mile Arizona Trail (AZT). Passages on the AZT are point to point, you will probably need to make transportation arrangements for insertion and/or extraction if you are not through hiking. GPS is highly recommended. Potable water is the exception not the norm. Some passages can be done in a day, most require overnight backpack planning. Be prepared and plan ahead: http://www.aztrail.org AZT Passage 3 - Canelo Hills West is a great passage of the AZT. Starting at the Canelo Pass Trailhead, this passage takes you up and down the rugged cinnamon colored hills of this part of Arizona. Murky water in need of filtration is available in the horse trough at Red Bank Well year-round, but be prepared to pack all your water needs from the start of the trail. If there is no water in the trough, lower the float to get water flowing. This passage terminates in the lovely town of Patagonia - the Trailhead of AZT Passage 4. Trailhead: From Tucson take Interstate 10 East for about 20 miles to exit 281 to merge onto AZ-83 Sonoita Highway. Follow AZ-83 for 42.1 miles. Depart AZ-83 by going straight onto Canelo Pass Rd (FR 799). Follow Canelo Pass Rd for 2.5 miles, and the trailhead will be on the right. (Lat:31.51227 Lon:-110.55745) Trail Guides for Arizona Trail Passage 3 - Canelo Hills West: Arizona Trail THE OFFICIAL GUIDE by Tom Lorang Jones and The Arizona Trail Association (Westcliffe Publishers) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Sierra Vista Ranger District (520) 378-0311 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Jeff Branscum, who has posted 24 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Sirena on 2/15/2010 When I hiked this area there were several decent water sources (but requiring a filter).The rocks in this area are really beautiful! Here's the official line from the ATA website: Water is intermittent and can be scarce, depending on rainfall in the area. Plan to bring your own water, but stock water may be available at Down Under Tank, Cott Tank Exclosure (up the canyon to the south of the trail), and Gate Spring (off the trail to the south about 100 yards). Red Bank Well generally has water, as it is an important cattle watering location, and uses a solar powered pump. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Arizona Hiking, Arizona Trails, Arizona Hikes, Cochise County Hiking, Cochise County Trails, Cochise County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||