March 16, 2018 - Cochise Stronghold and Sugarloaf Trail in the Chiricahua's

The long hiking group left the park early to hike two trails in the Chiricahua area. The first was Cochise Stronghold and then the group drove to the top of the Chiricahua National Monument parking area and hiked Sugarloaf.

The Long Hikers 

Cochise Stronghold

The Long Hikers second hike of the day
Sugarloaf Trail in the Chiricahua's 

The middle and short hiking group both hiked the Cochise Stronghold. 

The Middle Hiking Group in these pictures. 

All Groups hiked the same trail. 

Driving Directions:  

Palm Creek To Cochise Stronghold Campsite For Friday’s Hike

Go east on I-10 through Tucson to exit 318 (approx. 129 miles). Turn right onto E. Dragoon Road 10.8 miles to N. Cochise Stronghold Road, turn right. Go 6 miles and then turn right onto W. Ironwood Road. Continue to Cochise Stronghold Campsite & Trailhead, 4.5 miles.