Arizona State Highway 83 39 MILES 1 1 VAIL You don’t have to traverse all 800 miles of the Arizona National Scenic Trail to discover its beauty. Bring your mountain bike to coast along the trails from Sahuarita Trailhead and take in sweeping views of the desert, with wildflowers and cactuses dotting the landscape. 3 2 SONOITA Rolling grasslands, sprawling vineyards and distant mountain ranges are all part of the charm of this American Viticultural Area. Pull over at Dos Cabezas WineWorks to sip locally made wines and nosh on pizzas with fancy toppings — everything from burrata and preserved Meyer lemon to speck and onion jam. Stay nearby at the charmingly rustic Xanadu Ranch . PATAGONIA Start your morning with birdsong at Paton Center for Hummingbirds , where more than 250 bird species have been recorded. For lunch, stop at Gathering Grounds for a loaded-up salad, grilled sandwich or homemade soup — with vegan and gluten-free options available. At Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve , explore the lush trails of this watershed area and keep an eye out for birds and butterflies. Continue down to Sonoita Creek State Natural Area for excellent birding, or enjoy boating and a sandy swim beach at the adjacent Patagonia Lake State Park , where you can rent canoes and rowboats to explore the 265-acre lake. 83 Paton Center for Hummingbirds, Patagonia 2 3 Sonoita Creek State Natural Area, Patagonia 30 VISITARIZONA.COM TOP TO BOTTOM: PATON CENTER FOR HUMMINGBIRDS; AZ STATE PARKS
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