Molino Basin Trail #11
Arizona
Free — you'll pick up right here.
2.8 mi
Distance
583 ft
Gain
1h 25m
Time
No verdict for this trail
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What we do know
Inside Coronado National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
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Why you'll love it
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Molino Basin Trail #11
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 583 ft
- Highest point
- 4,903 ft
- Lowest point
- 4,308 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
Molino Basin Trail #11 is a 5.5-mile out-and-back route in Arizona that offers hikers access to a well-connected trail system. This trail serves as a link to both the Arizona Trail and Sycamore Reservoir Trail, making it an excellent option for those exploring the broader network of hiking opportunities in the region.
Facts about this trail
The climb
- High point
- 4,903 ft
- Length (round trip)
- 5.5 mi
- Shape
- Out and back
Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)
Where it is
- Santa Catalina Ranger District · Ranger district
- Coronado National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Santa Catalina Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:
critical · posted Sep 3, 2026
Tanque Verde Falls Camping Closure
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Sabino and Bear Canyon Closure Order 03-05-03-25-002
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Bear Wallow Riparian Area Closure
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Tanque Verde Fall Camping Closure
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Rose Canyon Lake restriction to being in or on the lake
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Bellota Trail #15Hiking0.1 mi
- Molino Basin BouldersRock climbing0.1 mi
- Business Time WallRock climbing0.1 mi
- Molino BasinCamping0.1 mi
- AviatorHiking0.1 mi
- Sun Spot CragsRock climbing0.2 mi
- MolinoCamping0.4 mi
- Molino Basin GroupCamping0.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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