Rincon Road

4.5/5 (10 reviews)
If backcountry desert adventure is your thing, then Rincon Road may be just what you're looking for. It's a little-known route that connects two rugged but beautiful desert regions. While on the route, you'll travel parallel to The Rincon, a cove of mountains to the north and the lush Gila River Val...Read More
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Rincon Road Trail Information

Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Rock Category IconRock
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
2631 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
West
Official Trail Name
6180
Nearest Town
Cochran
Nearest Services
Superior
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Tucson Field Office

Trail Experience

If backcountry desert adventure is your thing, then Rincon Road may be just what you're looking for. It's a little-known route that connects two rugged but beautiful desert regions. While on the route, you'll travel parallel to The Rincon, a cove of mountains to the north and the lush Gila River Valley to the south. When this trail is combined with Walnut Canyon, Martinez Canyon Road, and Box Canyon, you are guaranteed to have an incredible off-road experience.

Rincon Road was used in the late 1800’s into the 1950's for accessing the numerous mining operations in the area, but has since had a rebirth in offering access to the rugged desert for OHV users, hikers, and rock climbers. The region is littered with side trails and canyons offering a lifetime of exploration. This is a remote and seldom-run trail, so please be overprepared for anything that can happen.

Trail Difficulty

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