Italian Trap

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Italian Trap Road #37 leads to a large cattle tank that at one time provided a third access route to Chiva Falls from the east down the Tanque Verde Creek. The Tanque Verde Creek portion of this access has long been closed off, but you can still head over to FR# 4417 (The Chiva Falls Middle Access...Read More
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Highlights of Italian Trap

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Ghost Town Category IconGhost Town
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Sand Category IconSand
Scenic Category IconScenic
Wash Category IconWash
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
4364 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
South
Official Trail Name
37
Nearest Town
Tucson
Nearest Services
Tucson
Management Agency
Coronado National Forest
District
Santa Catalina Ranger District

Overview

Italian Trap Road #37 leads to a large cattle tank that at one time provided a third access route to Chiva Falls from the east down the Tanque Verde Creek. The Tanque Verde Creek portion of this access has long been closed off, but you can still head over to FR# 4417 (The Chiva Falls Middle Access Way) via a short road: FR# 4424 Italian Trap To Chiva Falls Middle access connector which heads out over from the intersection near Italian Trap Tank. The reward for this trail is at the end, where the Arizona Trail crosses the creek and you can explore an old corral, well, and an abandoned homestead. There are very nice mesquite-shaded camp spots back at the end of the trail that offers solitude from the hustle and bustle that is Redington Pass.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
15 Waypoints
47 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
8 Community Reviews
1 Video
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