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Ramsey Canyon Preserve

Ramsey Canyon Road, Sierra Vista, AZ
520-378-2728
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Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Canyons
Activities: Birdwatching
Traveller Description: A beautiful place to hike or relax. The parking is extremely limited. If you choose to go on the hiking trail, be prepared for a workout. It's a... more »
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Chandler, AZ
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90 reviews 90 reviews
35 attraction reviews
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

This is a nice location to view many species of birds. However the day we visited was windy and not many birds were present. It location is interesting and the staff were informative. Don't miss going to Ramsey Canyon if you are in the neighborhood.

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Chesterland, Ohio
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21 attraction reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

The Natural Conservancy preserves the birds, buildings, trees and trails of this 380 acre canyon. It's impossible to image that this was used for mining after making the hike to the top. The ancient Sycamore trees are gigantic. Interpretive signage at key points along the trail. A year around stream provides the moisture to keep it all green. The trail... More

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Illinois
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Beautiful area! Had lots of photo ops. Kids loved the crazy turkeys at the entrance. I liked how this was go at your own pace. With elderly parents along, it was difficult for them keep up with the rest of us. They do have plenty of sitting areas along the way. We had a lovely day for a stroll.

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central pennsylvania
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22 attraction reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
101 helpful votes 101 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Loved all the birds, nice visitor area. Hummingbirds galore and lots and lots of other birds and wildlife. Loved this spot.

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Dubuque, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We arrived at Ramsey Canyon at 10 AM on Friday and there was plenty of parking to our pleasant surprise. The lady at the office gave us a map and a kids activity sheet and indicated the hike to the top was 1 mile. So off we went. No hummingbirds or butterflies at the feeders. My boys complained about the... More

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Blackburn, United Kingdom
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15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

I dislike being asked by Tripadvisor for 50 characters of open ended review. Either settle for my star rating or nothing.

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Franklin Grove, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

The Ramsey Canyon Preserve is owned and operated by The Nature Conservancy. The staff was very nice and hospitable. The trail was excellently maintained and peaceful. The overlook at the top is excellent. If desired, the trail connects to the trail system in the Huachuca Mountains. The only bad thing was the Preserve doesn't open until 8 am (I like... More

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Saskatoon, Canada
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16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

This experience did not disappoint in any way. The park staff were super friendly, very knowledgeable and eager to answer any questions. The season was not ideal for birding but we still saw some and we enjoyed the hike to the top, about one mile. There is some elevation gain but there are numerous benches to rest at. The first... More

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Sierra Vista, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

The landscape is so different from its surroundings, cool and green and with deer grazing nearby. Tried the trek with an all-terrain stroller but eventually decided it would be a lot better to sit my baby in a carrier, as the terrain is decidedly rough and can be steep in places. Good fun, and the ticket is valid for a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

We hiked about a mile in Ramsey Canyon. It was fairly easy to do and there were some nice relics of old buildings to look at. Since we went in the winter time, it wasn't as picturesque as i would be in the spring or fall. From what I understand, they have quite the assortment of hummingbirds, but we didn't... More

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