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Canelo Hills Loop Drive
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The Canelo Hills Loop Drive is southeast of Tucson and goes from Sonoita to Patagonia through grasslands and canyons. Historic ranching and mining country with broad grasslands and distant buttes provide the setting for this medium length loop drive.
The Canelo Hills Loop Drive starts out in the small ranching community of Sonoita and winds south through a series of canyons along AZ Route 83 to the intersection of Forest Road 799. This junction actually marks the beginning of this scenic drive. At this point the drive turns west and begins climbing into the Canelo Hills. Canelo means cinnamon-colored in Spanish, the color of these hills when seen from a distance.
After topping Canelo Pass, the scenery changes considerably. In the distance, landmarks such as Indian Head Butte and Saddle Mountain slide in front of one another as you move across the vast grassy plateau.

Facilities: Gas, food, and lodging can be found at nearby Sierra Vista.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to drive the Canelo Hills Loop Drive.

Best Time To Visit: Canelo Hills Loop Drive is open year-round.

Fees: There are no use fees associated with this scenic drive.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: This dirt road is two-wheel accessible.

Directions: To take the Canelo Hills Loop Drive from Tucson, drive 21 miles east on I-10 to AZ Highway 83, then 17 miles south through Sonoita to Forest Road 799. Take Forest Road 799 to Forest Road 58. Follow Forest Road 58 west to Forest Road 49, then continue north on this road to Patagonia and back to Sonoita on AZ Highway 82.

To take the Canelo Hills Loop Drive from Sierra Vista, take State Highway 90 north and then take state highway 82 west to Sonoita. Drive through Sonoita to Forest Road 799. Take Forest Road 799 to Forest Road 58. Follow Forest Road 58 west to Forest Road 49, then continue north on this road to Patagonia and back to Sonoita on AZ Highway 82.

Address
Coronado National Forest-Douglas Ranger District
3081 N. Leslie Canyon Rd.
Douglas, Arizona 85607
Phone
General: (520) 364-3468
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