Perimeter Trail, Huachuca Mountains
This trek along a contour of the Huachuca Mountains offers nothing but sweeping views to appreciate. The Perimeter Trail, also popular with mountain bikers, has minimal steep climbs and affords a continuous outlook over the San Pedro Valley. We started at the Carr Canyon Trailhead where the path crossed a pretty mountain stream, headed through grassland and took us on a short climb to an expansive landscape of rolling hills and blue skies. The stresses of every day life literally melted away as we enjoyed the cool breezes and boundless beauty around us. Hikers can also start their journey at the other end of this trail at Miller Canyon.
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Cochise Trail, Dragoon Mountains
Surrounded by a labyrinth of granite rock formations jutting above forest and scrubland, it’s easy to see why Chiricahua Apache Chief Cochise chose this as his hideout as he evaded U.S. Army capture. There is something mystical about this former home of Cochise, for whom the county is named and who is believed buried in the Dragoon Mountains. This enjoyable hike took us through the heart of Cochise Stronghold, where boulders tower defiantly over Arizona oaks, pinyon pine trees, desert yuccas, and tall grass. The scenery here is otherworldly and the trail winds past imposing ravines, across mountain springs, and along shaded gullies. We could almost hear the chants of the Apache tribes on the gentle canyon winds. You’ll find the start of Cochise Trail at the Cochise Stronghold campsite.
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