Hereford Trailhead

About Hereford Trailhead

The Hereford Trailhead is a gateway to the southern part of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) in Arizona.The Hereford Trailhead provides access to one of the lushest areas of the San Pedro River as well as the San Pedro Trail. The variety of wildlife, vegetation, and landscape features make this trip a journey worth savoring.The San Pedro Trail is for non-motorized travel, including hiking, bicycling, and equestrian riding. Motorized travel, including motorized mountain bikes, is not permitted on the trail. The use of metal detectors is prohibited.The trail leads to the San Pedro House along Highway 90 approximately 9.5 miles north and to Waters Road approximately 3.5 miles south.The Hereford Trailhead includes a large, improved parking area with space for horse trailers, a picnic shelter, tables, and a toilet.The trail to the north crosses under the Hereford Road Bridge. It follows a historic road along the scenic San Pedro River valley. The trail passes several historic farm fields, now turning into sacaton grassland and mesquite bosque. The trail passes by the Miller Backcountry Camp, approximately 6 miles north of Hereford. The camp is primitive, with tent pads, fireplaces, and a toilet.The trail south also follows the river valley. It crosses historic farm fields, now revegetating native plant communities.Hours and SeasonsThe best time of year to visit is late October to mid-May.Features and ServicesDrinking Water: There is no drinking water available at the trailhead.Toilets: There is a toilet at the trailhead as well as at Miller Backcountry Camp and the San Pedro House along the San Pedro Trail.Cell Phone and Internet: Cell phone service is generally good at this trailhead. Public internet/Wi-Fi is not available.Pets: Pets are generally allowed in the SPRNCA but must be kept on a leash at all times in developed areas, including trailheads, interpretive sites, and locations near the two visitor contact stations. Please pack out any pe

How to Get There

Take I-10 east from Tucson to AZ 90. Go south 32 miles to Sierra Vista where 90 intersects with State Route 92. Go south on 92 for 8 miles to Nicksville and the intersection with Hereford Road. Go east on the Hereford Road 8 miles to the entrance to the Hereford Bridge Trailhead on the south side of the road, just before (east) of the bridge over the San Pedro River.A four-wheel drive vehicle or high clearance vehicle is not necessary to access the trailhead parking area. There is space for horse trailers in the parking area.You can get food and supplies in these nearby communities: Sierra Vista, Tombstone, Whetstone, Bisbee, Hereford and Palominas. Nearby public lands include the Coronado National Memorial and the Coronado National Forest.

Plan Your Visit to Hereford Trailhead

Heading to Hereford Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)