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The Best Hiking in Willcox

Looking for the best hiking in Willcox? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Willcox. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Willcox

  • Safford, Arizona

    Ladybug Peak via Bear Canyon Trail #299

    9.45 mi / 4101 ft gain
    Ladybug Peak via Bear Canyon Trail #299 is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Safford, Arizona.
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  • Bowie, Arizona

    Hike to the Ruins of Fort Bowie

    5.0
    3 mi / 500 ft gain
    Fort Bowie is an abandoned military outpost and the site of many bloody battles between the government and Native Americans. The fort and visitor center can only be reached on foot, which guarantees a quiet, uncrowded experience through this lovely canyon.Begin at the trailhead on Apache Pass Roa...
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  • Cochise, Arizona

    Hike the Cochise Stronghold Trail

    4.0
    12 mi / 1200 ft gain
    Take Rt. 10 east toward Benson and onto Cochise. Follow the sign to Pearce then to Sunsite. Take Ironwood Rd., Forest Rd. 84, for about 12 miles to the Stronghold Campground. Cochise Stronghold is about 1 hour from Tucson and well worth the drive. This is an out and back hike which makes for a lo...
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  • Safford, Arizona

    Noon Creek Trail #302A

    2.77 mi / 951 ft gain
    Noon Creek Trail #302A is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Safford, Arizona.
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  • Willcox, Arizona

    Bassett Peak Trail

    11.12 mi / 2746 ft gain
    Bassett Peak Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near San Manuel, Arizona.
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  • Willcox, Arizona

    Grant Hill Loop

    10.29 mi / 1693 ft gain
    Grant Hill Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Safford, Arizona.
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  • Willcox, Arizona

    Chiricahua Natural Bridge Trail

    4.05 mi / 837 ft gain
    Chiricahua Natural Bridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Bowie, Arizona.
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  • Willcox, Arizona

    Camp at Chiricahua National Monument's Bonita Canyon

    5.0
    Looking for an authentic hiking and camping weekend? Then the Bonita Canyon Campground in Chiricahua National Monument is your ticket. The Chiricahua National Monument is a uniquely beautiful place. There are wonderful hiking trails, some of the best in Arizona. The rock formations are the attrac...
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  • Willcox, Arizona

    Rhyolite Canyon Trail

    5.07 mi / 912 ft gain
    Rhyolite Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near San Simon, Arizona.
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  • Willcox, Arizona

    Heart of Rocks Loop

    6.9 mi / 1545 ft gain
    Heart of Rocks Loop from Visitor Center is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near San Simon, Arizona.
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  • Willcox, Arizona

    Hike the Sugarloaf Mountain Trail in Chiricahua National Monument

    1.8 mi / 470 ft gain
    This short hike is spectacular at sunset. Park in the parking just beyond Echo Canyon right off of the park's scenic eight mile drive. Follow the well marked trail along the edge of Sugarloaf Mountain for beautiful views of the surrounding rock formations and valley below. At the top you will rea...
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  • Willcox, Arizona

    Hike Echo Canyon Trail in Chiricahua National Monument

    4.5
    3.5 mi
    This is a moderate trail, with a good amount of up and down.  But you won’t mind one bit, because you’ll be so awestruck with the scenery.  The distinct unique green coated rock formations of Chiricahua National Monument are on full display for this trail.  Note that the parking fills very quickl...
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  • Willcox, Arizona

    Big Loop in Chiricahua National Monument

    5.0
    7.97 mi / 1562 ft gain
    27 million years ago, a large volcanic eruption in the Chiricahua Mountains left behind volcanic ash which eroded into the hoodoos and balancing rocks at Chiricahua National Monument aka The Wonderland of Rocks. The rock formations are very similar to Bryce National Park and the best part...you w...
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  • Willcox, Arizona

    Heart of Rocks Loop from Echo Canyon Trailhead

    7.06 mi / 1404 ft gain
    Heart of Rocks Loop from Echo Canyon Trailhead is an out-and-back trail with a small loop around  where you may see wildflowers located near Willcox, Arizona in Chiricahua National Monument. This trail is not dog friendly.  .
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  • Safford, Arizona

    Frye Mesa Reservoir Trail

    1.03 mi / 371 ft gain
    Frye Mesa Reservoir Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Safford, Arizona.
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  • Willcox, Arizona

    Massai Point Overlook

    5.0
    0.43 mi / 56 ft gain
    Massai Point Overlook is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near San Simon, Arizona.
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