Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
 Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory

DIRECTIONS TO FLWO BASECAMP:

670 Mt. Hopkins Rd.
Amado, AZ 85645

From Tucson:
Take I-19 south, past Green Valley to exit 56 (Canoa). At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left and drive east to the East Frontage Road. Turn right on the frontage road and drive 3 miles to Elephant Head Road. Turn left and drive east, crossing the bridge over the Santa Cruz River and crossing the railroad tracks immediately east of the bridge. One mile past these tracks, turn right on Mount Hopkins Road. Drive southeast about 7 miles to the Basecamp.

From Nogales:
Take I-19 north to exit 48 (Arivaca Road/Amado). Drive north on the East Frontage Road to Elephant Head Road. Turn right and drive east, crossing the bridge over the Santa Cruz River and crossing the railroad tracks immediately east of the bridge. One mile past these tracks, turn right on Mount Hopkins Road. Drive southeast about 7 miles to the Basecamp.

Modified 06/16/05 by EF