Harshaw Road (Forest Road 49)

Harshaw Road (Forest Road 49) - Tucson, AZ

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Harshaw Road (Forest Road 49)

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A historic mining district that extends along the bottom of a sycamore shaded canyon is the focal point of Harshaw Road, a short, easy, drive. Start in the little town of Patagonia, with its rich mining and ranching heritage, and drive up the meandering course of Harshaw Creek. The canyons carved by that small stream and its tributaries were the center of extensive mining activity from the mid 1800's well into the twentieth century. Even today, mining activity continues in some areas.

The rock outcrops yielding the gold and silver that once attracted large numbers of prospectors and hard rock miners to this area are frequently accompanied by evidence of mining. In some cases, that evidence may be a shaft or tunnel yawning from the canyon side and made evident by a telltale pile of mine tailings. In others, the only thing left may be the remains of an old adobe wall or a clump of ornamental trees planted here by the miners.

Facilities: Gas and other supplies for Harshaw Road can be purchased in Patagonia.

Best Time To Visit: Harshaw Road is open year-round.

Fees: Unknown

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Harshaw Road is a dirt road that is two-wheel drive accessible.

Directions: To reach the Harshaw Road from Tucson: from I-10 east (heading towards El Paso) take the AZ-83 S exit- exit number 281- toward Sonoita/Patagonia. Stay straight to go onto AZ-83 (approx 25-miles) Turn right onto AZ-82 (approx 12.5 miles) to reach Patagonia. Then drive south from Patagonia on the Harshaw Road, Forest Road 58. At the junction with Forest Road 49 turn right (south) to Forest Road 61. It is possible to turn around here and go back the same way or turn right again (west) on Forest Road 61 (a scenic drive too) and continue into Nogales.

To reach the Harshaw Road from Sierra Vista: take AZ-90 N 8.6 miles and then turn left onto AZ-82 to reach Patagonia. Then drive south from Patagonia on the Harshaw Road, Forest Road 58. At the junction with Forest Road 49 turn right (south) to Forest Road 61. It is possible to turn around here and go back the same way or turn right again (west) on Forest Road 61 (a scenic drive too) and continue into Nogales.

Map: Click here for a map to Harshaw Road (Forest Road 49)

Reservations: There are no reservations required or needed to drive Harshaw Road.

Attractions Near
Harshaw Road (Forest Road 49)

Coronado National Forest

Address

Coronado National Forest-Sierra Vista Ranger District

5990 S. Hwy 92

Hereford, Arizona 85615

Phone
General: (520) 378-0311

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