Chiricahua Peak, Mountain summit in Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, United States.
Standing at 9,773 feet, Chiricahua Peak rises above southeastern Arizona with extensive forests of Engelmann spruce and quaking aspen on its northern slopes.
The mountain formed through volcanic activity 27 million years ago, creating the distinctive rock formations that characterize the current Chiricahua landscape.
The Chiricahua Mountains hold significance as ancestral lands of the Chiricahua Apache people, who utilized these elevated territories for centuries.
Visitors can access the peak via Mormon Ridge Trail or Mormon Canyon Trail, with winter conditions often requiring additional equipment for the final ascent.
The peak contains the southernmost natural stand of Engelmann spruce in North America, marking a geographical limit for this tree species.
Location: Arizona
GPS coordinates: 31.84590,-109.29133
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:12
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