Quantrell Mine

Quantrell Mine is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Nogales Ranger District of Coronado National Forest in southern Arizona. The trail is 5.6 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 752 feet, taking you from a low point of about 4,380 feet to a high point of about 5,143 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is natural-surfaced, so it works for hikers, cyclists and riders on horseback. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at about 4,300 feet show April highs around 76°F and October highs around 79°F, while June and July average in the low to mid 90s. The trail is open year-round. Agua Caliente is about 0.4 miles away and Elephant Head Spur about 0.6 miles, with Elephant Head about 2 miles off. For an overnight, Kent Springs Cabin is roughly 3.8 miles away.