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Sierra Vista

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Overview

Sitting at an elevation of about 4,600 feet, Sierra Vista features an ideal year-round climate perfect for enjoying the great outdoors. And with a 30-plus mile network of multi-use paths that travel through town and connect to some of the area's most popular trail, it's easy to get out and safely enjoy your surroundings. According to Nat Geo Wild, Sierra Vista’s extraordinary sky island environment ranks as the second most biologically diverse ecosystem on the planet!

Local Info

The Eastern Huachuchas provide a great network of trails that range in difficulty and length. Check out the Brown Canyon Trail for a popular trail that can be ridden as a great loop from town.

Visiting Tips

Any time is a great time to visit Sierra Vista, but the spring and fall months are particularly popular for birders who come to see hundreds of species travel through the area as part of their annual migration. The majority of trails are free for hikers, birders, or mountain bikers. Ramsey Canyon Preserve has a small fee for day passes.

Food & Drink

Hoppin' Grapes offers a fantastic selection of wine and beers, to include some samplings of the local area, which is situated in the heart of Arizona's wine country. Broxton Coffee is a beloved gathering place and serves up delicious coffee and treats. Sierra Vista is a melting pot of cultures and its culinary scene is highlighted by Asian and German influences. Tanuki Sushi Bar & Garden, Indochine Family Restaurant, and the German Cafe are among the standout eateries and have received statewide recognition.

Maps & Guidebooks

Stop by the Sierra Vista Visitor Center to pick up an Adventure Guide highlighting the many must-see attractions in the area. Plus bike maps, a dining and lodging guide, and a variety of other materials are also available.

Recommended Routes in Sierra Vista - 4

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Favorite Sunset time at the bottom of Brown's Canyon.
Intermediate

Garden Canyon / Brown Canyon Loop

13.6 mi 22.0 km 1,043' Up 318.01 m Up 1,044' Down 318.11 m Down

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Favorite Gorgeous during monsoon season
Difficult

Cooper Loop

10.1 mi 16.2 km 1,489' Up 453.7 m Up 1,478' Down 450.63 m Down

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Favorite Gorgeous during monsoon season
Intermediate/Difficult

The Huachuca Mountain Ride

41.4 mi 66.6 km 4,577' Up 1395.04 m Up 4,576' Down 1394.67 m Down

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Favorite Huachuca Canyon Trail downhill
Intermediate/Difficult

Huachuca Canyon Ride

8.6 mi 13.9 km 1,363' Up 415.56 m Up 1,363' Down 415.38 m Down

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Sierra Vista Biking

  • 39 Miles 63 Kilometers of Trail
  • 4 Recommended Routes
  • 3 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 12 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 5 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Sierra Vista - 16

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2.7 mi 4.3 km #1Garden Canyon Linear Park Trail
Intermediate
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3.6 mi 5.9 km #2Perimeter Trail
Difficult
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Difficult
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2.3 mi 3.7 km #3Clark Spring Trail #124
Difficult
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Difficult
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2.0 mi 3.2 km #4Lower Miller Canyon Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
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Intermediate/Difficult
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0.3 mi 0.5 km #5Astro Trail
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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8.0 mi 12.9 km #6Carr Canyon Road FS #368
Easy/Intermediate
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Easy/Intermediate
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2.2 mi 3.6 km #7Lower Brown Canyon
Intermediate/Difficult
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Intermediate/Difficult
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0.9 mi 1.4 km #8Brown Canyon Access Road
Easy/Intermediate
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Easy/Intermediate
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1.8 mi 2.9 km #9Brown Canyon Road
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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2.0 mi 3.3 km #10E. Miller Canyon Road
Easy/Intermediate
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Easy/Intermediate
Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ

Photos of Sierra Vista - 29

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Gorgeous during monsoon season
Jul 26, 2015 near Sierra…, AZ
Trailhead
Jul 26, 2015 near Sierra…, AZ
Beautiful mountain views from the Clark Spring Trail...
Sep 8, 2015 near Sierra…, AZ
Great end to a great ride...tall trees and cool water.
Sep 8, 2015 near Sierra…, AZ
Heading towards Ramsey Canyon Road.
Jul 17, 2016 near Sierra…, AZ
Me.
Feb 23, 2018 near Sierra…, AZ
All smiles.
Feb 23, 2018 near Sierra…, AZ
Sunset time at the bottom of Brown's Canyon.
Jul 9, 2020 near Sierra…, AZ