Chiricahua Peak via Mormon Ridge and Pole Bridge Loop in Coronado National Forest, AZ

Hike Chiricahua Peak via Mormon Ridge and Pole Bridge Loop Coronado National Forest, AZ

Class 1 14.6 miles 4600 gain 5-7 hrs Loop Nov 11, 2015
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I started up the Mormon Ridge Trail, which was overall easy to follow. The last bit to Chiricahua Peak was an old burn area, but the trail was still in decent shape. I dropped back down from Chiricahua Peak and continued along the ridge on the Crest Trail. Along the way, I took a couple of detours to Raspberry Peak and Monte Vista Peak. I also took a detour up the east ridge of Johnson Mountain. Most people seem to hike down the Morse Trail from the base of Johnson Peak, but I continued around Johnson Peak on the pleaasant trail, and then down the Pole Bridge Canyon Trail, which became difficult to follow at times. Mainly I just stuck to the creek and somehow managed to find the trail in bits and pieces as I descended back to the trailhead.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
Elevation
Prominence
1
Chiricahua Peak
9759 ft
5139 rise
2
Raspberry Peak
9400 ft
360 rise
3
Monte Vista Peak
9357 ft
197 rise
4
Johnson Peak
8890 ft
330 rise

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