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Section 1 of the Arizona Backcountry Discovery Route - Coronado National Monument - Benson

The official start to the AZBDR is a stones throw from the Mexico border in the Coronado National Monument. This is an interesting area both geographically and historically. It is the center of four major biogeographic provinces: Madrean, Sonoran, Chihuahuan, and Southern Rockies/Mogollon. It is also the site of Francisco Vásquez de Coronado Expedition of 1540-1542. Information about both can be found at the interpretive overlook a few miles from the park entrance. From there, it's a mellow ride along the border fence using wide graded dirt roads before heading north to the small town of Sonoita. Fuel up here for your journey through Empire Ranch - historic working cattle ranch from the 1870s.

Highlights - Views to Mexico, Ride along the border fence, Visiting Tombstone & Bisbee. Exploring Empire Ranch Headquarters.

Heads Up
- Heavy Border Patrol activity, be careful in blind corners
- DEEP SAND starting at mile 83 near Empire Ranch. Easier alternate is available.
- Fuel & food available in Sonoita
- Camping available at Parker Canyon Lake & Empire Ranch.
- Many lodging options in Benson.

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