Redington Pass Backcountry Touring Staging Area

Redington Pass Backcountry Touring Staging Area - Redington Road on the left, Mica Mountain (in the Rincon Mountains) in the distance. July 2016.

Overview

Location

Redington Pass Backcountry Touring Staging Area - Santa Catalina Mountains - Southern Arizona
Google Map Coordinates: 32.30645500 -110.60960500
At This Trailhead: Access to a number of Forest Roads.
Nearby Trailheads and Parking: Italian Spring Trailhead

Driving Time and Distance from Tucson

1 Hour and 10 Minutes from Speedway and Campbell
24.5 miles from Speedway and Campbell
Vehicle Access: The Coronado National Forest Website describes Redington Road as "suitable for passenger vehicles in all but the worst weather" - while that may be technically accurate Redington Road is a rough ride in a standard passenger car, the Saguaro National Park description may be more helpful: "While the gravel portion of Redington Road does not require 4-wheel-drive, high clearance is recommended as it is not regularly maintained and is usually in poor condition" (6/26/2016).

Fees and Services

Additional Notes

This trailhead is focused on off-road vehicles, but with a restroom, two shade structures, plenty of parking and access to a number of different dirt roads it is an interesting destination even if you are not interested in off-road vehicles/adventures.

A map of the Redington Pass Backcountry Touring Area. June 2016.

Suggested driving directions from the Speedway and Campbell intersection in Tucson to the Redington Pass Backcountry Touring Staging Area:

North on Campbell Avenue (1.0 mile)
Right on Grant Road (5.6 miles)
Left on Tanque Verde Road - Tanque Verde becomes Redington Road, after several miles the the pavement ends - the Staging Area is signed and on the left (the Restroom and Shade Structures are visible from Redington Road) (18.1 miles)

Ramps in the Redington Pass Backcountry Touring Staging Area. June 2016.