High Gates North Road

Total Miles
3.8

Technical Rating

1

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Winter, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

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High Gates North Road
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Trail Overview

This is quite a relaxing trail with ample designated camping spots. Put on some Johnny Cash and take a slow drive. The trail starts from the main road and leads to other exciting trails. This is a great trail to end the day to find a suitable campspot for the night after adventuring throughout the day. All campsites have fire rings, but please remember to pack in and pack out, especially your wipes.

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High Gates North Road
High Gates North Road

Difficulty

This is a well maintained and graded road.

History

The Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1985, encompasses over 117,000 acres in the Altar Valley of southern Arizona. This refuge was created to protect and restore the semi-desert grassland ecosystem, providing habitat for a variety of threatened and endangered species, including the masked bobwhite quail and pronghorn.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

High Gates North Road can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

Visitors are encouraged to stay on designated roads to minimize environmental impact and protect sensitive habitats. It's important to note that motorized travel is restricted to these roads, and cross-country vehicle travel is prohibited to preserve the integrity of the refuge's ecosystems. Additionally, specific areas within the refuge, such as the Brown Canyon and Arivaca Management Units, the headquarters area, Pronghorn Drive, and areas near residences and the quail breeding facility, are designated as No-Hunt Zones and may have additional access restrictions.

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