Trail Overview
The trail features low-hanging branches, making it likely that taller vehicles will experience significant pinstriping. While the route is generally straightforward, it does include a deep-cut wash with an off-camber section that can be challenging for longer vehicles with low departure and approach angles. Those with such setups should proceed cautiously, as getting stuck is a real possibility. This trail should not be attempted after rainfall, as the conditions can become treacherous. It intersects with the main road to Arivaca, but camping is prohibited along the route. Wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate the two watering holes along the trail, which provide excellent opportunities for viewing animals in their natural habitat. The trail lacks amenities such as trash disposal, water supply, and limited cell service.
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.