Cochise Trail, Mountain hiking trail in Cochise County, Arizona, US.
The Cochise Trail extends through varied terrains of Coronado National Forest, offering views of mountain peaks, valleys, and native vegetation throughout its length.
The trail resides in an area where Apache leader Cochise and his people traveled during the 1800s, marking significant paths through the mountainous terrain.
The path connects visitors to Native American heritage sites and traditional Apache territories, preserving the connection between land and indigenous history.
Hikers should carry minimum two liters of water per person, wear sturdy boots, and check weather conditions before starting the moderate difficulty trail.
The trail passes through sections where granite formations create natural corridors, allowing hikers to walk between towering rock walls.
Location: Cochise County
GPS coordinates: 31.92108,-109.98426
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:48
Arizona contains geological formations spanning millions of years alongside evidence of Spanish colonial settlement and prehistoric cultures. The landscape includes sandstone canyons such as Antelope Canyon X and Canyon de Chelly National Monument, extensive desert areas with saguaro and organ pipe cacti, and volcanic remnants at Sunset Crater. Historical sites include Spanish missions like Tumacácori, pueblo ruins at Montezuma Castle, and mining towns such as Bisbee and Jerome. The state holds significant paleontological sites at Petrified Forest National Park, where fossilized tree trunks from the Triassic period lie exposed, and cave systems like Kartchner Caverns with active speleothem formations. The Vermilion Cliffs region displays layered sandstone formations including The Wave, while the Chiricahua Mountains show volcanic rock pinnacles formed from welded ash. Waterfalls such as Havasu Falls and Grand Falls result from geological faulting and seasonal water flow. Archaeological sites document occupation by the Hohokam, Sinagua, and Ancestral Puebloans between 300 and 1400 CE. Tonto Natural Bridge forms one of the largest travertine bridges in North America, while Besh-Ba-Gowah shows Salado culture construction methods from the 13th century. The territory spans from the Sonoran Desert in the south to the Colorado Plateau in the north, creating distinct climate zones and ecosystems within a compact area.
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