Directions to the Perimeter Trail between
Carr and Miller Canyons
Directions to the Carr Canyon
Trailhead: It takes about an hour to get to the Carr
Canyon Trailhead. Drive south from Benson on AZ 90 toward
Sierra Vista. As you arrive in Sierra Vista AZ 90 turns due
east at a stop light. It is best to proceed straight ahead
on E. Buffalo Soldiers Trail due to lighter traffic. After
6.1 miles, turn south (right) onto AZ 92 east. Drive due
south for 3.9 miles and turn right onto Carr Canyon Road.
Drive toward the mountains. Not long after entering the
National Forest you will see the trailhead and parking for the
Perimeter Trail on the left and a picnic area and additional
parking on the right. The sign for the Perimeter Trail in on
the left side of the road. The pit toilets are also on the
right side of the road associated with the picnic area. See Map.
Directions to the Miller Canyon Trailhead: It takes about an hour to get to the
Miller Canyon Trailhead. Drive south from Benson on
AZ 90 toward Sierra Vista. As you arrive in Sierra Vista AZ
90 turns due east at a stop light. It is best to proceed
straight ahead on E. Buffalo Soldiers Trail due to lighter
traffic. After 6.1 miles, turn south (right) onto AZ 92
east. Drive due south for about 6 miles and turn right onto
Miller Canyon Road. Drive toward the mountains. Not
long after entering the National Forest you will see the trailhead
and parking for the Perimeter Trail on the left. The sign
for Perimeter Trail in on the right side of the road. There
are pit toilets by the parking area. See Map.