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Arizona Trail Passage 1 - Huachuca Mountains
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Mexico border monument 102 to Parker Canyon Lake. The bulk of this passage is located within the Miller Peak Wilderness. The trail has ridgeline hiking, excellent valley views and old mine shafts. This southernmost section of the Arizona Trail is both historically and ecologically significant. This passage links Coronado National Memorial with Parker Canyon Lake.
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The Basics |
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Location: |
West of Sierra Vista |
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| Fee: |
No Fee |
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Intermediate
Difficult
Moderate to Difficult.
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| Length: |
21.7 miles (34.9 km) |
| Elevation: |
5,500 - 9,100 feet (1675 - 2775 m)
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| Trailhead Elevation: |
Southern Trailhead: 5,900 feet (1800 m)
Northern Trailhead: 5,700 feet (1740 m) |
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September - May |
| Map: |
Montezuma Pass, Miller Peak, Huachuca Peak
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Some More Things to Know |
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This area sees heavy traffic from illegal aliens and drug smugglers crossing the border. That makes this area very littered and dangerous for camping. The heavily traveled trails used by illegals intersect this trail and can cause navigation to be difficult.
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Directions to Trailhead |
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Southern Trailhead:
Montezuma Pass - FR 61
31.33367° N, 110.28276° W
Northern Trailhead:
Parker Canyon Lake - FR 194
31.41946° N, 110.44206° W
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