Coyote Mountains Wilderness

Centered on Coyote Mountain, a mountain detached from but adjacent to the Baboquivari Range, this steep and rugged Wilderness is covered in dense desert shrubs. Common vegetation includes paloverde, saguaro, acacia, mesquite, creosote, cholla, prickly pear and other chaparral and oak woodland species. Wildlife includes mountain lion, javelina and bobcat. Granite outcrops are numerous, and many large granite domes and sheer cliff faces occur in the central part of the Wilderness. Recreation opportunities include day hikes, trad climbing, sightseeing and photography, but they require effort given the steep terrain and dense vegetation, which can be difficult to walk through.