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U.S. Forest Service – Coronado National Forest

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The Coronado NF covers 1,778,077 acres of southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. International assistance in formulating policy and coordinating U.S.

Mission
The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The Forest Service motto, "Caring for the Land and Serving People," captures the spirit of our mission, which we accomplish through five main activities:

Protection and management of natural resources on National Forest System lands. Research on all aspects of forestry, rangeland management, and forest resource utilization. Community assistance and cooperation with State and local governments, forest industries, and private landowners to help protect and manage non-Federal forest and associated range and watershed lands to improve conditions in rural areas. Achieving and supporting an effective workforce that reflects the full range of diversity of the American people. support for the protection and sound management of the world's forest resources. Description
The National Forest Foundation, chartered by Congress, engages Americans in community-based and national programs that promote the health and public enjoyment of the 193-million-acre National Forest System, administers private gifts of funds and land for the benefit of the National Forests. http://www.nationalforests.org/

The Forest Service manages a system of 155 national forests, 20 national grasslands, and 222 research and experimental forests, as well as other special areas, covering more than 192 million acres of public land. The Forest Service has evolved into a 30,000 employee agency that manages the national forests for a number of multiple uses, including recreation, timber, wilderness, minerals, water, grazing, fish, and wildlife. General Information
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11/11/2026

Happy Veterans Day from the Coronado National Forest!

🇺🇸 The 2026 Veterans Day Parade begins at 11am in downtown Tucson! 🇺🇸

11/09/2026

Marshall Gulch Closure continues to be in effect.

To expedite the construction and work at Marshall Gulch, the area will remain closed to pedestrians on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for Veterans Day. Pedestrian use of Marshall Gulch Trail #3, Aspen Trail #93, and Sunset Trail #90 is available weekly on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and on Thanksgiving Day. Please stay on designated trails when in the Marshall Gulch area and be aware of your surroundings.

Pack it in, Pack it out. No trash service or toilet facilities are available after leaving the new Summerhaven parking lot.
On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, the entire Marshall Gulch area, including the above-mentioned trails, is closed.

Parking remains available at the new Summerhaven parking lot along Sabino Canyon Park Road.

Order Number 03-05-26-009:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coronado/alerts/marshall-gulch-closure-order-0?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFxMnN5RzBEMURmeE5ucE9uc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABH_3ZZJpbx7QrVcb-8fKRO6oeHBQmNbdggca_5jRbQfwxvJFcwOd5TCXYsf-5_aem_aAkKcW4NoVNdJJbtkcKWlA

Forest Service photo of the Marshall Gulch construction in November 2026.

11/05/2026

The Santa Rita Foothills Singletrack Completion Celebration with the Arizona Trail Association and Coronado National Forest took place this morning at Kentucky Camp, located within the Nogales Ranger District.

The Santa Rita Arizona Trail Reroute Project was built in a single "build season" from Autumn 2025 to Spring 2026! This involved completing the establishment of almost 11 miles of new trail, the decommissioning of 1 mile of trail, the installation of 8 gates, 4 roll-overs, dozens of new AZT signs, and the installation of updated trailhead maps.

To make this possible, over 306 public and veteran (AZT VETS) volunteers gave more than 3,387 hours to hand-build almost 2 miles of trail, install signs, gates, and roll-overs, and hand-finish any remaining sections. Flagline Trails LLC utilized a mini dozer and mini excavator to expedite the building process for more than 9 miles of new trail. The Arizona Conservation Corps and American Conservation Experience brought youth to the site to help hand-finish the project. Hundreds of people have come together across these 11 miles to ensure the highest trail-building standards are met.

This ambitious trail realignment moves visitors off roadways and onto a dedicated multi-use trail weaving its way through the Santa Rita Mountains in southeastern Arizona.

Arizona Scenic Trail - Passage 05: Santa Rita Mountains
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coronado/recreation/groups/arizona-scenic-trail-passage-05-santa-rita-mountains

Forest Service photo of the Santa Rita Foothills Singletrack Completion Celebration on November 5, 2026.

11/04/2026

Today, crews clearing the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area roads were treated with a visit from a desert bighorn sheep.

You never know what is waiting around the next corner when you visit the Coronado National Forest!
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Video courtesy of the Sabino Canyon Crawler on November 4, 2026, in the Santa Catalina Ranger District, Coronado National Forest.

11/04/2026

The water has finally receded, and the low-water crossings (bridges) can now be cleaned after the flooding event in Sabino and Bear Canyons. Visitors are asked to avoid the area while crews clear debris, mud, and overhanging branches.

Photo courtesy of Sabino Canyon Crawler at 6:11 am on November 4, 2026.

11/02/2026

FINAL UPDATE: November 3, 2026 at 4:30pm

Crews have completed this portion of the project, successfully treating 33 acres today. Resources will continue patrolling the area throughout the week.

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November 3, 2026 at 0945am:

Conditions continue to be favorable in the area and test fires began at 940am this morning.

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With the current favorable environmental conditions, on November 3, 2026, the Douglas Ranger District of the Coronado National Forest is planning a pile burn in the Rucker Canyon area in the Chiricahua Mountains.

This area is a 42 acre unit which primarily includes grass, brush, and oak materials. Located within the Chiricahua FireScape project area, this work will focus on protecting structures and values at risk while reducing the accumulation of hazardous fuels, improve range and watershed conditions, improve wildlife habitat, return the ecosystem to a more fire-resilient state, and reduce the likelihood of future high-intensity wildfires by reducing the probability of extreme fire behavior in future wildland fires.

There are no anticipated negative impacts due to smoke and it is anticipated that smoke effects will be minimal in the area. For more detailed information about air quality, go to AirNow online or download the app. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights when you encounter smoke on the road.

All trails and roadways will remain open during operations. Watch for warning signs along roads near all prescribed fire areas before and during burn operations. There may be slight impact to portions of Rucker Canyon Road, Tex Canyon Road, and Forest Service Road #74 due to increased traffic with emergency vehicles during this project.

11/01/2026

Forest Service Law Enforcement continues to assist stranded visitors. Do not attempt to cross washes or canyons during or immediately following rain events. Conditions can change rapidly.

Sabino Dam, Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, Coronado National Forest on November 1, 2026

11/01/2026

Be advised, a large amount of the floodwater is hitting Sabino Canyon now!

In the last 15 minutes, the water has risen to an estimated 4 to 6 feet. Do not attempt to cross!

11/01/2026

Canyons around the Tucson area including Sabino, Bear, and Tanque Verde Canyons are flooding. For your safety and those of our rescuers we ask visitors not to enter any named or unnamed canyons while the water levels continue to rise.

11/01/2026

Start the season of giving early at Sabino Canyon Visitor Center! For the first time, the Santa Catalina Ranger District, Coronado National Forest, will be collecting donations for Toys for Tots from now until December 12, 2026. These new, unwrapped gifts go to children ages 0 to 12. By donating a toy worth $10 or more, you can help be a part of the more than 11 million children gifted each year!

What Kinds of Toys May I Donate?
🎁New
🎁Unwrapped
🎁$10 or above price range
🎁Books (children receive two toys each, and three books count as ONE gift!)
🎁Homemade toys

What kinds of toys are NOT allowed?
🎁Toys that are used
🎁Toys that look like realistic weapons
🎁Toys with candy or food
🎁Toys with chemicals (i.e., experimental labs, acid, crystal projects, etc.)

What ages of children are eligible to receive toys?
🎁Ages 0 to 12 years
🎁Highest need for gifts is ages 0-2

Learn more about Toys for Tots:
https://www.toysfortots.org/

Address

300 W. Congress Street
Tucson, AZ
85701

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15203888300

Website

https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coronado

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