
Start on a dirt road.

Follow the dirt road for a mile or so. At some point, you'll hit a fence. If the gate is open, leave it open. If closed, make sure to close it behind you.


The dirt road begins to disintegrate. When you get to a point where it seems like the trail ends at a cliff, turn left and go up the ridge. There is no more trail from this point forward.

Approaching a high point overlooking the great Chiricahua rock features.

Getting higher up before the more annoying part of the hike begins.

Follow the ridgeline (ugh) for about a mile, Cochise Head looming in the distance.

Continue approaching Cochise Head via the obvious ridge. You have to start descending. Again, there is no trail. Just keep in mind where Cochise Head is, and follow the less awful ridgeline that you can find.

The bridge between the ridgeline and the humps up to Cochise Head.

I did pass this random (completely wordless) sign on the way in, but it somehow appeared on my way back. Just keep Cochise Head in your sight and you'll be fine.

The ground gets gravely and difficult to hike on. Really, the condition of this hike is just awful.

Approaching the first cool formation at the tip of Cochise Head. Still a bit to go.

Overlooking the north view away from Cochise Head into the Chiricahua Mountains.

A trail seems to form (there are definitely leftover cairns), but if you find you're doing any Class 3/4 stuff, you went the wrong way. I certainly did a few times.


You're generally going uphill still for a while and can't see the Cochise Head summit.


One mini downhill section before turning right and heading up the quick summit.

A nice lookout before the last push.

Summit ahead!

Finally, the summit. Enjoy the terrible hike back.

Last person to summit was a year ago almost to the date.
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