more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-436 ft
Descent
00:14:05
Avg time
-429 ft
Altitude change
2,962 ft
Altitude min
3,399 ft
Altitude max
3,399 ft
Altitude start
2,969 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-24.7%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
518 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:14:05
Avg time

Cardogera Canyon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coronado National Forest - Mt Lemmon
    Oro Valley, Arizona
  • Ref Number
    #643
  • AKA
    Trail Link
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #105110 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25462 in Trail Running
    • #42529 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Coronado National Forest

This is primarily a hike trail. It is outside the wilderness area so bikes are permitted, but it is miserable on a bike -- loose sand, loose gravel and loose baby heads. I didn't see a single tire track, and probably for good reason.

USFS road.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Cardogera Canyon Trail Reports

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Jan 23, 2025 @ 4:56pm
Jan 23, 2025
 Link trail and this trail are nearly unridable due to tons of small boulders and rocks on trail. More of an atv or off-road spot. Recommend...
Jun 26, 2024 @ 2:53pm
Jun 26, 2024
Jun 26, 2020 @ 8:59am
Jun 26, 2020
 reporter Closed due to Bighorn Fire
Sep 18, 2016 @ 4:34pm
Sep 18, 2016
 Dry and very sandy
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on Jan 23, 2025
Dry
Avg: 3.36 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      joeheckler joeheckler
      Ageed with the above comment! This “trail” begins as a sandy 4x4 double track down (SE) crosses the wash area then climbs getting tougher by the foot to where the last half of the trail is all babyheads and watermelon rocks. I don’t recommend this 4x4 road, but still give it 2 stars for the beautiful surroundings at the base of the Mtn,

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cardogera Canyon located?
      Cardogera Canyon is located in Coronado National Forest - Mt Lemmon, Oro Valley, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Coronado National Forest - Mt Lemmon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.44303, -110.87511.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cardogera Canyon?
      Cardogera Canyon has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 436 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,962 ft to 3,399 ft.
      ▼ Is Cardogera Canyon a point to point trail?
      Cardogera Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Cardogera Canyon?
      Cardogera Canyon is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cardogera Canyon?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Cardogera Canyon. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Cardogera Canyon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cardogera Canyon are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cardogera Canyon?
      The estimated time to ride Cardogera Canyon is approximately 14 minutes. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Cardogera Canyon?
      Cardogera Canyon is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 57 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 56 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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