Fort Bowie National Historic Site (S/CI)
| Date: | Mar 19,2024 | Destination: | Fort Bowie National Historic Site | ||||
| Level: | S/CI | Area: | Wilcox | ||||
| Approx hike distance in miles: | 3 | Hike leader: | Bill Scott | ||||
| Low to high elevation gain: | 300 | Hike leader phone: | |||||
| Accum elevation gain in feet: | N/A | Hike leader email: | |||||
| Departure time - Union Center parking lot: | Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in | ||||||
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | ||||||
| Unpaved miles: | 8 | Park entry fee per vehicle: | None | ||||
| Road conditions: | Good | Website for reference info: | https://www.nps.gov/fobo/index.htm | ||||
| High clearance vehicle req'd: | No | Trailhead GPS coordinates: | 32.1445N,109.4360W | ||||
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| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven Footing: | Yes | ||||
| Steep Side Drop-offs: | No | Steep Trail: | No | ||||
| Off Trail (scratchy): | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | No | ||||
| Use of Hands Required: | No | Boulder Hopping: | No | ||||
| Difficulty : | Moderate | Water Crossings: | No | ||||
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | No | Gloves Required: | No | ||||
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
This is an out-and-back hike to the Fort Bowie National Historic Site. There are interpretive signs along the trail and a small Visitor Center at the Fort. There are restrooms at the Fort. Bring water and a snack. No guests on this hike.
DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD:
If you think you might be driving, please print and bring these directions with you.
From the Holiday Inn Express in Willcox, head west on North Circle I Rd toward Virginia Ave. Turn left on Virginia Ave. In .2 miles turn left on N. Fort Grant Road. In 1.3 miles turn right on AZ 186 E / N Haskell Ave (sign for I-10 Business). In .7 miles turn left on AZ 186 E / E Maley St. Follow AZ 186 for 23 miles to Apache Pass Road. Turn left and follow Apache Pass Rd for 8 miles to trailhead.