Basics
- Location:
- West of Sierra Vista
- Length:
- 21.7 miles (34.9 km)
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate,
Difficult
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 5900 feet
- Season:
- September - May
Description
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.
Details
Location:
West of Sierra Vista
Length:
21.7 miles (34.9 km)
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Difficult
Moderate to Difficult.
Difficult
Moderate to Difficult.
Trailhead Elevation:
5900 feet
Northern Trailhead at 5700
Northern Trailhead at 5700
Season:
September - May
Fees:
No Fee
Useful Map(s):
Montezuma Pass, Miller Peak, Huachuca Peak
Additional Details:
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.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
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
Montezuma Pass - FR 61
31.33367° N, 110.28276° W
Northern Trailhead:
Parker Canyon Lake - FR 194
31.41946° N, 110.44206° W
