Trails
Arivaca Cienega Trail is a 1-1/4 mile loop over a boardwalk and path, with opportunities to see abundant bird life in a rare desert wetland. Trailhead is ¼ mile east of Arivaca.

Arivaca Creek Trail meanders one mile along the seasonal stream beneath towering cottonwoods. Trailhead is 2 miles west of Arivaca.

Mustang Trail is a 5-mile loop route that branches off the Arivaca Creek Trail, ¼ mile downstream from the trailhead. The rugged trail climbs El Cerro, a small mountain with steep sections at the top.

Many of the back roads in the southeast and northeast grasslands are good for hiking and backpacking.

Brown Canyon features guided hikes. See the Events section.

Driving Loop
Pronghorn Drive circles 10 miles through open grassland with sweeping views of the Altar Valley. Follow signs off the entry road just south of headquarters.

Camping
Nearly 100 primitive campsites are marked with a campsite symbol, with a limit of 14 days. Fires are permitted only in established fire rings at designated sites, using dead or down wood. Campfires may be restricted during periods of high fire danger.

Picnic Sites
The Arivaca Cienega trailhead has picnic tables and rest rooms. Picnic tables at the headquarters Visitor Center look over the valley and majestic Baboquivari Peak; rest rooms are available.

Mountain Biking
Over 200 miles of back roads are available for bicycle riding. The more rugged roads are in the southeast and northeast sections of the refuge.

Horseback Riding
Riders may use any of the refuge roads, except for the Brown Canyon and Arivaca sections. Campers on horseback must provide their own feed and water en route and tether horses at night. Groups over four people must obtain a special use permit.