CORONADOCORONADO MEMORIAL SCENIC SIDE TRIPS TOMBSTONE LOOP The Coronado National Memorial Route from Bisbee to Sierra Vista Tombstone, Arizona, “The Town Too Tough Notes: Charleston Road east outside of commemorates the significance of the first to Die,” was founded in 1879 as a mining Sierra Vista narrows with stingy shoulders 1. West on Hwy 92 for 11 miles organized expedition into the Southwest, led town. Famous for the gunfight at the but low traffic volume and good visibility by Francisco Vasquez de Coronado in 1540. 2. Right (north) on Hereford Road for OK Corral, Tombstone now abounds with of oncoming traffic. Reasonably smooth 14 miles (the road turns west, crosses Distance: 15.9 miles south of Sierra Vista live street theater, shops, and restaurants grading with some rough spots. Six miles the San Pedro River, and rejoins Hwy 92) in the original historic buildings. east of Sierra Vista the road descends to Route from Sierra Vista Short Sierra Vista Loop (12.5 miles) Distance: 47.3 miles complete loop the San Pedro River through generally 1. at the intersection of Buffalo Start 1. East on Charleston Road at rolling terrain. One mile before Tombstone, Soldier Trail (BST) and Cherokee Route to Tombstone there is a steep descent, then a short, very intersection of Hwy 90 (Plaza Vista from Sierra Vista or BST and St. Andrews Drive Shopping Center) steep uphill entry into Tombstone. 2. on Cherokee or St. Andrews 1. East on Charleston Road at the South 2. Right (south) on Moson Road The Tombstone Visitor Center is located for 3 miles (St. Andrews becomes intersection of Hwy 90 at the th Note: Pot holes, no shoulders at the corner of S. 4 Street and E. Allen Equestrian Avenue at Kachina Trail) Plaza Vista Shopping Center Street. 3. Right (west) on Hwy 90 back to 2. Ride 16 miles to Tombstone 3. Left (east) on Ramsey Canyon Road Sierra Vista 4. Right (south) on Hwy 92 for 9 miles 3. Right (south) on Hwy 80 after exiting Tombstone to Douglas (48.5 miles) This map is for informational 5. Right (south) on Coronado Memorial Tombstone 1. on Hwy 80 purposes only. ride for 5 miles to the Visitor Center South 4. Ride 12 miles to Hwy 90 2. Left (east) on Davis Road 6. Paved road continues 0.5 miles then, 5. Right (west) on Hwy 90 for 15 miles to Always use caution 3. Right (south) on US 191 in McNeal 7. Winding gravel road continues Sierra Vista when bicycling. 3 miles to Montezuma Pass (el. 6,575 ft.) 4. Continue 19 miles to Douglas ELGIN LOOP To Kartchner Caverns ARIZONA BISBEE LOOP and Interstate 10 This scenic ride heads through rolling A historic copper mining town dating from grasslands and past several vineyards and Tombstone the 1880s, Bisbee is known for its many wineries. Start route in Sierra Vista. galleries, restaurants, coffee houses, and Distance: 52.3 miles complete loop Davis Road specialty shops. Sonoita Distance: 60.8 miles complete loop Route through Fort Huachuca * Elgin To Douglas 1. Enter Fort Huachuca through the via US 191 Route to Bisbee from Sierra Vista Van Deman Gate 1. Start at the intersection of Hwy 92 and Moson Hwy 90/Fry Boulevard 2. Continue west on Hatfield Avenue Road 3. Right on Hunt Avenue 2. East on Hwy 90 for 17 miles Sierra 3. Right (south) on Hwy 80 for 5 miles to 4. Left on Arizona Street Vista 5. Right on Irwin Street Borrow-a-Bike at the Sierra Vista N. Old Divide Road, 0.5 miles before Public Library • 2600 E Tacoma Street the Mule Pass tunnel 6. Bear left onto Gatewood Road The library has bikes to loan for day use 4. Left on N. Old Divide Road for 1.3 miles 7. Right on Canelo Road at no cost. Each bike comes with a helmet Bisbee 5. Left on West Boulevard for 0.5 miles 8. Continue west on Canelo Road to Fort and bike lock. Bikes may be borrowed for Hereford Huachuca’s West Gate, where Canelo up to 3 days. Road 6. Right on Tombstone Canyon, then ride Road becomes Cimarron Road Library hours: Monday through Thursday down the hill into Old Bisbee 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Coronado 9. West on Cimarron Road for 4.5 miles National Memorial Notes: Hwy 90 east descends to the San and Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pedro River (el. 4,460 ft.), then Hwy 80 10. Right (west) on Hwy 83 for 7.6 miles For more information, call (520) 458-4225. MEXICO climbs to Mule Pass tunnel (el. 6,024 ft.). 11. Right (north) on Elgin Canelo Road for Hwy 80 then descends from the tunnel 5 miles to the town of Elgin into Old Bisbee. The tunnel can be avoided 12. Right (southeast) on Upper Elgin Road BICYCLE SAFETY by turning left on N. Old Divide Road (turns north) for 4.7 miles 0.5 miles before the tunnel entrance. 13. Right (east) on Hwy 82 for 11 miles Bicycling Laws Bicycling Tips Riding through the Mule Pass tunnel is 14. Right (south) on Hwy 90 for 11.6 • Always ride in the direction of traffic. • A red rear taillight and brightly colored or dangerous and not recommended. If you miles back to Sierra Vista • Use hand and arm signals when turning reflective clothing is suggested for better should choose to ride through the tunnel, or slowing down. night visibility. exit right onto Tombstone Canyon just Notes: Elgin has no services. Sonoita has • You may “take the lane” if the lane is after you exit the east end of the tunnel. restaurants, shops, and service stations. • All bicycle riders under 18 years of age are required to wear a helmet. not wide enough for both a car and bike. Route to Sierra Vista from Bisbee Sonoita is located 10 miles west of Elgin. Check behind to make sure it’s safe, • At night, a white front headlight and rear 1. Rejoin Hwy 80 on the east end of Hwy 82 east of Sonoita has steep hills, signal your intentions, then take the lane reflector on your bike are required by law. Old Bisbee. Continue east around the limited sight distances, no shoulders, and by riding one third to one half of the way Lavender Pit to the traffic circle. guard rails that prevent cyclists from Legal Ways to Make a Left Turn into the lane. When safe and possible, “bailing off” to avoid traffic. Hwy 82 has move to the right to allow a following 2. Take the first exit off the traffic circle • Like other vehicles, look over your significant semi-trailer truck traffic. vehicle to pass. (west) toward Naco and Hwy 92 shoulder, signal, and move into the left • When using a shared path, give verbal 3. Continue west on Hwy 92 for 36 *Fort Huachuca is an active military base turn lane when it’s safe. alert to pedestrians of your intention to miles to Sierra Vista (Hwy 92 will turn and specific entrance requirements are • Go to the far side of the intersection, turn pass and provide at least 5 feet passing north on the west side of Coronado enforced. U.S. Citizens without a valid your bike, and use the roadway to cross distance between you and pedestrians. Memorial Drive) Department of Defense credential are as traffic from your right. • Arizona’s climate can easily cause Note: Hwy 80 around the Lavender Pit has required to take a background check • Go to the far side of the intersection, turn dehydration. Make sure you drink plenty a narrow shoulder. before receiving a photo ID pass, valid your bike, and then walk your bike in the of water. for up to 30 days. Allow 30 minutes to crosswalk. complete the entrance requirements. LOCAL SERVICES MORE INFORMATION Bike-Friendly Bike Friendly Businesses Sierra Vista Visitor Center BICYCLE Business Visit SierraVistaAZ.gov to find bike-friendly 3020 E. Tacoma Street & MULTI-USE PATH businesses (search “bike friendly”). Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 MAP These businesses have committed to providing things bicyclists (800) 288-3861 need like free water bottle refills, bike pumps, information, and more. Look for the special decal in business windows. Look for the Bicycle Mountain Trail Map for off-road riding and hiking. Sun & Spokes Bicycle Shop | (520) 458-0685 156 E. Fry Boulevard, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 M & M Cycling | (520) 458-1316 1301 E. Fry Boulevard, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 City of Sierra Vista Police Department | (520) 458-3311 911 N. Coronado Drive, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 Cochise County Sheriff’s Office | (520) 432-9505 or 800-362-0812 205 N. Judd Drive, Bisbee, AZ 85603 Hospital | Canyon Vista Medical Center | (520) 458-4641 5700 E. 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