Huachuca Mountains – Ramsey Canyon Preserve
The 300-acre Ramsey Canyon Preserve is operated by The Nature Conservancy. Nestled in the middle elevations of the Huachuca Mountains just west of town of Sierra Vista, Ramsey Canyon offers remarkable birding in Arizona’s famed “Sky Islands” region. Well-maintained trails meander deep into the canyon where wildlife abounds. Some highlights include elegant trogon, painted redstart, red-faced warbler, and several species of hummingbirds, including violet-crowned, Berylline, white-eared, magnificent, and others. Black bear, bobcat, wild turkey, and coatimundi are also regular visitors to the canyon.
Site Information
Region: Tucson and Southern
County: Cochise
Directions: From Tucson, take I-10 east to Highway 90 exit and go south to Sierra Vista. Take Highway 92 south from Sierra Vista for six miles and turn right onto Ramsey Canyon Road. The preserve is at the end of Ramsey Canyon Road, four miles west of the highway.
Latitude: 31.447998
Longitude: -110.306702
Operational Hours: Other
Other Operational Hours: March 1 through October 31 open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; November 1 through February 28 open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Tuesdays and Wednesday year-round; closed major holidays
Admission or Fees: $8 per person
Best time to visit: Year-round
Habitats: Pine-oak Forest, Stream or river
Know Before You Go
A popular and easily-accessible site, the parking lot can fill up early during peak birding season.
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Rare: Berylline Hummingbird, Elegant Trogon, Violet-crowned Hummingbird, White-eared Hummingbird
Speciality: Broad-billed Hummingbird, Painted Redstart, Red-faced Warbler, Rivoli’s Hummingbird
Contact Information
The Nature Conservancy
27 E. Ramsey Canyon Rd.
Hereford, AZ
Phone: 520-378-2785
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L129062
Additional Resources:
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