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Harshaw Townsite – Apache Road (Gravel) loop from Harshaw

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Santa Cruz County

Harshaw Townsite – Apache Road (Gravel) loop from Harshaw

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Harshaw Townsite – Apache Road (Gravel) loop from Harshaw

02:26

25.3km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Coronado National Forest

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Parking

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50 m

Harshaw Townsite

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a fun little detour on Harshaw Road. Harshaw Townsite, now part of Coronado National Forest, once was one of the highest-grossing mining towns in Arizona. The growth and decline of the town went hand in hand with the price of silver. The cemetery is just off the main road and the old buildings are found across the parking lot on Harshaw Townsite Road.

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1.31 km

Hermosa Mine Project

Highlight • Structure

Just past the ghost town of Harshaw, is the somewhat controversial Hermosa Mine Project. Although you are in a very rural part of the state, due to the mining operations here please be aware and cautious of mining trucks and other large vehicles and heavy machinery pulling in and out of here. Please be courteous and give way to these trucks on these narrow roads through the high desert and mountains.

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7.84 km

Apache Road (Gravel)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Apache Road is an amazing gravel road south of Patagonia and the ghost town Harshaw, AZ. This road is often a part of the Spirit World 100 course, a popular, challenging gravel race based out of Patagonia. Although this road is non-technical and generally well-graded, there can be some rough spots and due to the fact that it's quite far from any town, preparedness and self-reliance is a must. Although a dedicated gravel bike will make this road more comfortable, it is doable on a road bike with at least 35mm, if not 40mm+, tires. Tubeless tires is also highly recommended; its nice to be able to ride with lower tire pressures and there are sharp rocks, the occasional cactus spike, and this road is fairly remote, making it a less than ideal place to be having lots of mechanicals!

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25.3 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

101 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

1.87 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,680 m)

Lowest point (1,390 m)

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Today

Thursday 25 June

36°C

19°C

18 %

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