Sierra Vista to Patagonia

Holy Trinity Monastery Trail – St. David
A trail open to the public on the grounds of the 132-acre Holy Trinity Monastery Center and runs along the boundary of the property and the San Pedro River.

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Huachuca Mountains – Carr Canyon
A beautiful canyon in the Huachuca Mountains which can be explored from the lower canyon, the seasonal Carr Falls, and a scenic drive to the high country vistas and trails. 

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Huachuca Mountains – Miller Canyon
Among the most productive and accessible locations in the Coronado National Forest on the east slope of the Huachuca Mountains.

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Huachuca Mountains – Ramsey Canyon Preserve
The 300-acre preserve is operated by The Nature Conservancy and nestled in the middle elevations of the Huachuca Mountains just west of town of Sierra Vista offering remarkable birding.

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Kartchner Caverns State Park
Primarily known for its living limestone cavern but also features hiking trails, campsites, restrooms, a Hummingbird Garden Walk, and a Pollinator Garden.

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Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
This former ranch encompasses a very large expanse of managed grasslands providing ideal habitat for many grasslands species in Arizona.

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Patagonia Lake State Park
This state park features the 252-acre Patagonia Lake, a man-made waterbody that attracts all sorts of wildlife year-round.

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Patagonia Roadside Rest
A popular site with the region's avid birders, this rest stop offers a quick birding location along E Patagonia Highway (Route 82) and is located between the town of Patagonia and Patagonia Lake State Park.

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Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve
Listed as an Audubon Important Bird Area, the Preserve is home to stretches of Sonoita Creek, one of the few waterways in south Arizona offering perennial surface water.

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Paton Center for Hummingbirds
Managed by Tucson Audubon, the center is world-renown among birders as an exceptional location to view many species or just sit and enjoy the surroundings.

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San Pedro House
Located in the heart of the 57,000-acre San Pedro River National Conservation Area, a stop at the historic San Pedro House is a terrific introduction to birding the region.

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Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary
This is a wonderful spot for those looking for a low-effort, high-reward location.  Requiring no hiking, it is a pleasant, relaxing, shaded spot to sit back and observe nearly constant activity at the feeders.

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Coronado National Monument
Hiking trails, a natural limestone cave, and sweeping vistas from Coronado Peak await those wishing to connect with the cultural and natural landscape.

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Ft Huachuca – Garden Canyon
A five-mile long gorge on the Fort Huachuca Army Base and is one of the most beautiful canyons in the Huachuca Mountains.

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Ft Huachuca – Huachuca Canyon
Located on the Fort Huachuca Army Base and one of many beautiful canyons in the Huachuca Mountains.

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Patagonia Roadside Rest

A popular site with the region’s avid birders, this rest stop offers a quick birding location along E Patagonia Highway (Route 82) and is located between the town of Patagonia and Patagonia Lake State Park.

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San Pedro House

Located in the heart of the 57,000-acre San Pedro River National Conservation Area, a stop at the historic San Pedro House is a terrific introduction to birding the region.

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Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary

This is a wonderful spot for those looking for a low-effort, high-reward location.  Requiring no hiking, it is a pleasant, relaxing, shaded spot to sit back and observe nearly constant activity at the feeders.

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