Hiking Southeast Arizona’s Sky Islands & Chiricahua Mountains

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Go off the beaten path and explore the Chiricahua Mountains, where you’ll hike alongside experts and learn about native wildlife, ancient geology and the region’s frontier story.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
    • Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
    • Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

What's this trip about?

    Go off the beaten path and explore the Chiricahua Mountains, where you’ll hike alongside experts and learn about native wildlife, ancient geology and the region’s frontier story.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityWillcox, AZ
End CityWillcox, AZ

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Family Friendly
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Birding
  • National Parks
  • Golf

Destinations

Activities

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Willcox, AZ

Hotel check-in from 3:00 p.m.

Program Registration 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table in the lobby to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing an up-to-date schedule that reflects an...

Day 2 Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Historic Downtown Willcox Willcox, AZ

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Day 3 Chiricahua Mtns. Silver Peak Trail, Ecology, Apache History Willcox, AZ

Driving approx. 161 miles roundtrip; about 3 hours. Hiking approx. 4.5 miles roundtrip on Silver Peak Trail; about 4 hours; some moderately steep sections; elevation gain and loss of about 1,400 feet. Be sure to bring sun protection and plenty of water.

Immediat...

Day 4 Cochise Stronghold, Amerind Museum, Geology Presentation Willcox, AZ

Driving approx. 109 miles total; about 2.5 hours. Hiking approx. 6.5 miles roundtrip; about 4 hours; some moderately steep terrain; elevation gain and loss of roughly 1,100 feet.

After arriving at the trailhead, we’ll set out to hike Cochise Stronghold Trail to ...

Day 5 Pinaleno Mountains, Lady Bug Trail, Stafford, Gila Valley Willcox, AZ

Driving approx. 147 miles; about 3.5 hours. Hiking approx. 5 miles total; about 4 hours; moderately steep hiking, almost all downhill, multiple switchbacks down to pass below.

Transferring from the hotel, we’ll make our way to the Discovery Park Museum and gathe...

Day 6 Hike the Wonderland of Rocks, Chiricahua National Monument Willcox, AZ

Choice of activity – Driving approx. 93 miles roundtrip for both activities; about 2 hours total. Hike 1: Hiking approx. 7.5 miles roundtrip on Heart of Rocks Trail; about 7 hours; roughly 750 feet of elevation gain, followed by a 1,400 foot descent. Hike 2: Hiking ap...

Day 7 Muleshoe Ranch Preserve, Program Concludes Willcox, AZ

Choice of activity – Driving approx. 60 miles roundtrip for both activity choices; about 1.5 hours total. Hike 1: Walking approx. 4 miles roundtrip in Bass Canyon; about 3 hours; rolling hills, approx. 250 feet in elevation change. Hike 2: Walking approx. 1 mile round...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,849
Price per day$264
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 6
  • Number of Lunch: 6
  • Number of Dinner: 6
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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