Coronado National Forest sky-island canyon on the northwest flank of the Santa Rita Mountains, one of the premier birding destinations in the United States (elegant trogon, hummingbirds, montane migrants) with year-round creek, oak–sycamore riparian forest, and trailheads from desert scrub to Mount Wrightson. Proctor parking area is the lower accessible gateway with nature trail and visitor information station.
Field facts
| Region | Santa Cruz County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 31.7269, -110.8797 |
| Era | USFS recreation area; long birding tradition |
| Peak | Sky-island birding / Mount Wrightson trails |
| Access | Paved Madera Canyon Rd from Green Valley / I-19 |
| Nearby | Green Valley / Tubac / Mount Wrightson |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- CampgroundKENT SPRINGS CABIN1.2 km away
- CampgroundKENTUCKY CAMP CABIN AND HEADQUARTERS BUILDING13.2 km away
- Rec areaLas Cienegas National Conservation Area19.9 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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