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| Herb Martyr Trail |
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Ending Elevation:
8,170 Feet
USGS Maps:
Portal, Portal Pk
Usage:
Light
Length:
2.8 Miles
Beginning Elevation:
5,780 Feet
Elevation Gain:
2,390 Feet
Difficulty:
Most Difficult
Trail Number:
247
Reservation:
No
Season:
Spring - Summer
From Tucson, Follow directions to Herb Martyr Campground.
Location Information
This trail leads from Herb Martyr Campground to a number of points of interest along the interface of the floor of Cave Creek Canyon and the steep slopes that rise to the high peaks of the Chiricahuas. The Herb Martyr Trail leads south from the campground to cross Cima Creek and follow Cave Creek toward the Chiricahua high country. The riparian vegetation along this stream provides good bird watching close to the campground, but the trail actually only follows the stream for two short stretches. After leaving Cave Creek for the second time, Herb Martyr Trail begins one of the steepest climbs in the Chiricahuas to a junction with Snowshed Trail #246 just below Pine Park.Herb Martyr Trail is 2.8 miles in length and offers opportunities for viewing wildlife and enjoying a biologically diverse area. There is camping at the trailhead campground.
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