Trail Overview

This well-maintained and graded access road leads into the Chiricahua Wilderness which forms part of the Coronado National Forest, winding gently through a landscape of scenic ranches and rolling turns--drivers should adjust speed accordingly. The route follows a fenced boundary and offers sweeping views of tall, windblown grasses framed by rugged peaks and distant hills.

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Difficulty

This is a well-maintained and graded road without any difficult obstacles.

History

Rucker Canyon is named after an Army lieutenant who drowned in its creek during a water rescue attempt in the 1870s.

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