I hiked it by foot, 1-1-2014 for several miles one way and back. Charouleau Gap. AZGFD says hikers, horseback riders, and off-highway vehicles should be careful, if in the area. Turned around headed back to the beginning of I would have had more clearance and better tires could have made it. CHAROULEAU GAP Connecting a French Family with Its Tucson History by Bob Simpson Looking flank of up the from Catalina my patio Mountains in SaddleBrooke, north of Tucson, on the I observed western flank of the Catalina Mountains north of Tucson, I observed an eerie, unsettling sight - tiny twin points of light slowly descend- The trail is maintained by the Tucson Rough Riders. Looking forward to going again. This scenic route is for 4-wheel drive vehicles only. Estimated time is 6.5 to 8.5 hours depending on how many and how often you take breaks. This was the most challenging trail we’ve ever been on! Great on a dirtbike. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Ground clearance was never an issue, but still need to practice caution and common sense. This video is unavailable. 4X4 is a must for this trail. Charouleau Gap Road is a hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, off-highway drives, road biking, trail running, walking adventure located in or near Coronado National Forest, AZ. Jan 2, 2014 - Starts in Catalina, Tucson, AZ, 6 miles one way to the Town of Oracle and back again, round trip is 12-13 miles. Its most intimidating obstacle, "The Step", is optional, but you'll find many more impressive spots that aren't. It is very overgrown and rocky, so if you care about your paint, wouldn’t recommend it. Very long trail as well, this trail will be best started early morning, plan on an all day adventure pretty much! The trail is primarily used for ohv/off road driving and is accessible year-round. A number of primitive roads branch off the Charouleau Gap Road and offer excellent ATV and trail bike riding. One of the most popular hard-core runs in the state. Dogs and horses are also able to use this ⦠The spiked nails pictured were found in the area of Edwin Road and Charouleau Gap Trail. . Wonderful place to visit and check out. Just north of Tucson, Arizona, this trail meanders through the lower elevations of 9100 foot Mount Lemmon, offering excellent views of ⦠Awesome elevation change from low washes to high desert to 5,000+ feet with a lake hidden in the mountains. Although I have gone the whole route, I find it to be too rough to go all the way on a KLR. Inertiaman (Apr 23, 2020 at 9:53) This "road" is useful to make loops that connect to the 50 Year ⦠We did it on our dual sport bikes but it is much easier on a dirt bike. When going toward the parking on Golder Ranch Road turn North (which would be left at this point) ⦠Location: Northeast of Tucson, south of Oracle and east of Catalina. Charouleau Gap Road is a 17.9 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Tucson, Arizona that features a river and is rated as difficult. Charouleau Gap Road [CLOSED] is a 11.6 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Oracle, Arizona that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult. Mine entrance near the end of the road up Oracle Hill. Customer Service. Want to definitely come back and do it again. In short, BIG changes. I’d recommend full body armor for your undercarriage. Most fun trail I’ve done yet. In Oracle I parked at the Callas Drive Gap Road Parking and walked up the road. Gas up at the Circle K in Oracle and make your way back through the gap. No Reviews. - Tucson Off Road - TOR Club Forum - Bylaws - - Members Only - - Membership Roster - - Club Meeting Information - - General TOR Information - Member Info - ⦠The road up and over Samaniego Ridge is rough, rocky and requires good ground clearance as well as excellent traction. A tribute video I made for the gap, a local trail in Tucson, AZ that was DESTROYED by the USFS in the name of ROAD MAINTENANCE. Charouleau Gap road is a rough 4x4 road going from the east side of Catalina, AZ over part of the Catalina Mountains and down in to Oracle. The Charouleau Gap is one of the best 4WD trips in the Catalinas, but it doesn't make too bad of a horseback ride, mountain bike ride or shuttle hike either. 4WD Challenging; Experienced Driver; 19 miles, 5-7 hours; Rock, Ruts, and Stream Crossings . Watch Queue Queue. Start in Catalina and go through the Gap. Took a Jeep Wrangler JK (3 1/2 inch lift on 35s) and we still had a few challenges. In addition, the road provides access to two Coronado National Forest trails for hikers and horseback riders, the Samaniego Ridge ⦠Rock sliders are very highly recommend especially in the river and rocky portions. We normally start in saddlebroke and drive to oracle and back. + 1. We went back out to Charouleaus Gap yesterday to see what condition the road was in after the big storms that flooded the area hit last weekend. Awesome trail and it is not closed it’s been open for a few weeks. Charouleau Gap Road Work Feb 12, 2010 Feb 12, 2010; The US Forest Service is repairing the four-wheel drive road to Charouleau Gap. It comes out in Catalina in some quiet neighborhoods then you can take oracle roughly 30 miles back to Tucson. Crosses the Santa Catalina Mountain range ⦠Without lockers, you will get stuck. We didn’t make it all the way. The trail is primarily used for ohv/off road driving and is accessible year-round. Charouleau Gap Trailhead - Santa Catalina Mountains - Southern Arizona Google Map Coordinates: 32.52049900 -110.88492200 At This Trailhead: Access to FR736 Charouleau Gap Road By: Mark Griese- September 2002 Charouleau Gap. Charouleau Gap Road is a 18.0 mile trail through Coronado National Forest. Charleau Gap, Coronado National Forest, Santa Catalina Mountains, Samaniego Ridge, Santa Catalina Ranger District. My Jeepin' buddy from California, Robert Yates, had pulled into Phoenix late the previous night and crashed in our spare bedroom. Charouleau Gap is a fun Jeep trail through the Catalina mountains, but it is long and remote with a rating of 3.5. Charouleau Gap Scott has been dreaming of a new bikepacking route here in southern Arizona. Charouleau Gap Weâre not sure how often this trail is used, and it mainly double-track used by the local Off-Roading enthusiasts. (Vehicles must stay on roads.) Only one part we couldn’t make it up was a giant rock crawl, but we took an alternate route to the left (climbed up the flat rocks). A number of primitive roads branch off the Charouleau Gap Road and offer excellent ATV and trail bike riding. Choosing a good line is key along with having a solid spotter. Charouleau Gap Trail (11/24/2000) It was the day after Thanksgiving. Pinal Pioneer Parkway: Oracle Junction to Florence, Golder Ranch, 50 Year Trail, and Middlegate Loop, Sutherland, Trail Link, and Nature Trail Loop, Middle Gate, Cherry Tank and Upper 50 Year/Deer Camp Loop, Double Crested/Dome Trail [PRIVATE PROPERTY], Dripping Springs Loop from Catalina State Park Back Entrance, Charouleau Gap Road: Saddlebrook to Oracle. The Charouleau Gap - Memories Remain on Vimeo Join We made it with no lockers, but would recommend it for ease. Last Known Status. Took this trail for the first time last week. This is the full 18 mi Charouleau Gap that takes you from Saddlebrook to Oracle. This is a moderately challenging 4x4 trail that stretches about 19 miles from N. Lago Del Oro Parkway all the way to Oracle. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Charouleau Gap, (pronounced shar-lou) is the quintessential southern Arizona 4x4 trail and a must do for anyone with a modified off-road vehicle. Thoroughly enjoyed this trail for the first time ever last week, in my LR3. You can wear tennis shoes, no problem. lots of parking at the main entrance for trailers and good places to stop and have lunch. Bring the right gear and plenty of water. My 4runner made it all the way. And if youâre not familiar with the area yet, then let us break it down for you. Could get a little muddy when wet but otherwise lots of good traction and wheel lifting. A must drive for any serious four-wheeler. Lots if springs some out of the way but you definitely have to go thru some but it was a great time but I don't think a bike is a good idea... Pinal Pioneer Parkway: Oracle Junction to Florence, Arizona Trail: American Flag Ranch Segment, Charouleau Gap Road: Saddlebrook to Oracle, Windmill, Powerline and Kanally Wash Trail Loop, Marble Peak via Oracle Ridge Trail [CLOSED], Middle Gate, Cherry Tank and Upper 50 Year/Deer Camp Loop, Double Crested/Dome Trail [PRIVATE PROPERTY], Charouleau Gap Road: Oracle to Saddlebrook. This ride can be done as a 12 mile out and back starting from the Charleau Gap parking area on Lago del Oro and riding up to the Gap (or further if you wish, but the gap is a good turn around point) You can also use the Charleau Gap Rd downhill as a finish to a ride starting at Golder Ranch, coming up through 50 year, and across on Cherry Tank to Charleau. The Arizona Game & Fish Department has asked for the public's help to find the person who purposely planted 53 roofing nails from the Canada Del Oro Wash from Edwin Road to Charouleau Gap Road. Difficulty: Difficult. - Welcome to the Tucson Off-Road Forum - - Forum Rules - - How Did You Hear About Us? Enjoy & research Coronado National Forest, Arizona with trail guides, topo maps, photos, reviews & GPS routes on Trails.com. (Vehicles must stay on roads.) Charouleau Gap trail is known to be one of the best trails in the state. This trail will challenge you from beginning to end. While doing an out-and-back is fun, the experience factor is significantly multiplied by returning via Cherry Tank (about 2/3 of the way up, a FR crosses the Charouleau Gap road - a turn to the South will hook up to Cherry Tank). Good luck! 33” tires with 3 inches of lift should do on any truck. Plan on a full day of fun so bring lunch and plenty of water. When Canada Del Oro Wash is flowing, the experience is epic. Def a good trail but don’t just take any off road vehicle on this trail. It is tough physically and technically (the downhill portion near the top has the potential for serious injury â it is very steep and also covered with ⦠Charouleau Gap is a 14 km moderately popular doubletrack trail located near Tucson Arizona. Charouleau Gap. You will spend the good part of a day on the trip. But overall an amazing trail and I would recommend it to anyone who has clearance and sway arm disconnects. Charouleau Gap. But kind of far I guess. to many steep rocky inclines for me on my bike. Completely crazy ridiculous stuff! Expect to have 2 wheels off the ground a lot and open Diff might be an issue for anyone without EBD. I am planning to lead a weekend trip to run Charouleau Gap next month, so I am taking a poll to gauge interest for the last three weekends in April 2020 (before it gets too hot). When route searching, the conversation usually goes like this on ... Max eloquently commented on what section of the road... "This is one of the steepest roads I have ever been on." Went in 5miles and got to much for our stock 18’ Jeep Wrangler JLU. A number of primitive roads branch off the Charouleau Gap Road and offer excellent ATV and trail bike riding. Good off-road trail! (Vehicles must stay on roads.) Charouleau Gap Road: Saddlebrook to Oracle is a 29.0 kilometer moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Tucson, Arizona that offers scenic views and is rated as difficult. Welcome!! The full trail is as advertised at 18 miles. Location Tucson, AZ Rating Difficult, Length 18.7mi Time 7hrs Guide. In addition, the road provides access to two Coronado National Forest trails for hikers and horseback riders, the Samaniego Ridge ⦠I was up at 4:30 AM, making some coffee and catching a shower before rolling Robert out of bed at 5:00. If you want a trail that is a lot harder go try Sutherland trail. Great Trail it is definitely considered hard hopefully you'll have a lifted Jeep except alot of pin striping. Follow this road, bearing left at a private property sign, through the river bed and up Samaniego Ridge to Charouleau Gap. Charouleau Gap Road: Oracle to Saddlebrook is a 29.0 kilometer lightly trafficked point-to-point trail located near Oracle, Arizona that offers scenic views and is rated as difficult. It’s definitely a hard trail and you need a lifted vehicle with locker or two to make it through some spots. Come prepared, it’s a hard one. Other Names. #toyota won’t let you down. Wanted to run my '17 JK through the paces and this trail proved my JK is capable. This is one of the more difficult trails near Tucson, and as such requires a modicum of planning. It can be accessed by foot, bicycle, and horse. Lots of great obstacles, bring a spotter! Off-Road Tucson â Charouleau Gap Run with GPS 4 Wheeling, ... Charouleau Gap is an advanced trail with multiple types of obstacles. Had an absolute blast. Bing Maps has a collection of great trails with directions to trail heads as well as photos. Not a hard hiking trail, make sure to take water because even in winter you can get really hot. If you had 35” tires you can have less skill. At the FR4487 and FR736 (which makes a rough 4WD journey across Charouleau Gap down to the west side of the mountain) junction I continue on FR4487 and take the small road that winds up the slopes of Oracle Hill. Discover trails like Charouleau Gap Road Arizona, find information like trail length, elevation, difficulty, activities, and nearby businesses. Great trail, not for beginners or trucks that are not very 4x4 capable with at least rear lockers. You will need a capable 4x4 with rear lockers and low range gears at the least. In addition, the road provides access to two Coronado National Forest trails for hikers and horseback riders, the Samaniego Ridge ⦠Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Description: Fun, challenging and scenic. Watch Queue Queue It makes Charleau Gap feel like a walk in the park. Great trail. I would describe the trail as somewhere between moderate and difficult, requiring at least 33 tires. Open. Man this trail is no joke when do it with a bike, starts off good on both sides but u's extremely difficult When go thru the rock wash you will know when you get their. Not sure if a awd or 2wd would make it on this trail, we passed 2 jeeps with lifts and tires that had broken down along our journey. We have done this a few times. Just hiked out and back today. Went as far as the Charouleau Gap sign at Kissing rock and turned back, lots of atvs and Jeeps out. ... Road was a bit of a buzz kill after riding the CDO. Great trail for a day ride. 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