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2007
Gunsight Pass 

This is an old mining road with beautiful views from Gunsight Pass and Lopez Pass at the top of the Santa Rita Mountains. This can be run by any Land Rover and follows a narrow, rocky trail that climbs over 5,000 feet in elevataion. 

Old mining road with beautiful views from Gunsight Pass and Lopez Pass at the top of the Santa Rita Mountains. This is a popular ATV area. Make sure you stay on numbered routes only and follow Tread Lightly guidelines. Stop at Helvetia Townsite—not much left but a few adobe walls. Examine historic gravesites in Helvetia Cemetery. Narrow, rocky trail climbs steeply to an elevation over 5,000 feet. Rutted with loose rock in several places. Suitable for aggressive stock vehicles with high ground clearance. Some backcountry driving experience recommended. Don’t go alone. – www.trails.com

Activity Type: Off-Highway Drives
Nearby City: Green Valley
Length: 23 total miles
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Point-to-point
Skill Level: Moderate for 4WD (ATV Options Available)
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
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Steep, narrow, rocky trail that climbs to 5,000 feet. Loose rock and ruts in some places, but can be navigated skillfully in stock 4x4 SUV, but experience is required. Popular ATV area. - www.2az.us