Chiricahua Peak via Winn Falls Day Hike/Camp, Coronado National Forest, Arizona
Details
Chiricahua Peak
Type: Out and back
Mileage: 10.25 miles ⛔️
Estimated time to complete: 5-7 hrs⚠️
Elevation: 3,200 ft. gain/loss)⚠️
Difficultly: hard / strenuous ⚠️
Chiricahua Peak, 9,759 feet, is the highest point within the Chiricahua Mountains of southeastern Arizona. On this day hike we will utilize the Greenhouse Trail and the Crest Trail to reach our destination, Chiricahua Peak. Our route will go by and to the Winn Falls Viewpoint where across extremely steep Cima Canyon we can see 365-foot-high Winn Falls, pictured above. Bring a headlamp just in case we get case weget caught coming down at night Note: The waterfall may or may not be flowing.
It is a 4 hour drive from EP to Portal, Arizona where we enter the wilderness beginning the hike near the Herb Martyr Campground. I will be camping here after the hike. THE CAMPGROUND is AT 5,800 FT. ELEVATION. IT WILL BE COLD AT NIGHT, SO PREPARE FOR THAT. No reservations necessary and the camping is free. You can sleep in your vehicle in the parking area or set-up a tent. Our driving route is via highway 9 going through Columbus and Hachita, NM. Please arrive with a full tank of gas! There are only two gas stations that we will pass by on our way to the trailhead. They are both far apart from each other.
Dogs are welcomed as long as they can do the mileage. You are responsible for the safety and well being of your dog. Please be sure that your dog is friendly with other dogs.
Those participants who want to, can spend the night at the nearby campground or elsewhere, and return home on Sunday instead of returning Saturday after the conclusion of the hike....your decision.
EP/LC hikers need to meet-up at the Kohls/Starbucks parking lot in west EP off of I-10/Redd Rd. at 5:30 am for carpooling. We will leave at 5:45 am sharp..... Please be on time.....If you carpool with someone please compensate the driver.
Participants should be in good physical condition to attend this outing. Folks with an underlying medical condition should avoid moderate and strenuous outings. Participants who RSVP yes also agree to the Release of Liability statement: https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-dWiUFgVP/about/
For safety reasons we hike together and support each-other as a group/team, with the leader in control. We stop, rest, eat, etc. together. No one will be allowed to hike ahead at any time. If you are unwilling to comply with this please do not sign up. Thank you
What to bring
Day-hike gear, water/sports drinks, headlamp, hiking poles, snacks, tent, jacket, sleeping bag, food, firewood.
Bring the 10 essentials:
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/day-hiking-checklist.html