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| Cottonwood-Fire Canyon Trail |
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Ending Elevation:
7,439 Feet
Usage:
Light
USGS Map:
Chiricahua Pk
Difficulty:
More Difficult
Beginning Terrain:
6,000 Feet
Trail Number:
266
Length:
4 Miles
Reservation:
No
Season:
Spring - Summer
From Tucson, Take I-10 east for 72 miles to US 191. Turn south 21 miles to State Route 181. Drive 12 miles east to Turkey Creek turnoff, Forest Road 41, and follow this road 4 miles east to Forest Road 334 (4 WD). The northern trailhead is at the end of the road.
Location Information
This trail is located on the lower western slopes of the Chiricahuas and provides a route between the West Turkey Creek and Rucker Creek drainages. Along the way it passes through an area of oak woodlands dotted with juniper and pinyon pine where thickets of manzanita cover the ridgetops. Although the trail is rated more difficult, portions are steep and all of it can be hot. Be sure to bring plenty of water with you.Since the Cottonwood-Fire Canyon Trail is maintained in a primitive condition, visitors should come prepared to find their own way when the trail is too difficult to follow. Bring a compass and topographical map. Motorized and mechanized vehicles and equipment, including mountain bikes, are not permitted in Wilderness Areas.
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