Chiricahua Wilderness

Chiricahua Wilderness spans nearly 87,000 acres of primitive backcountry in Arizona, managed by the Forest Service as federally protected wilderness. The landscape is rugged and remote, offering hikers and backpackers genuine solitude in a non-motorized setting where foot travel is the only way in.

The wilderness prohibits roads, motors, and mechanized travel of any kind. Visitors must pack in and pack out, following Leave No Trace principles to preserve the pristine character of the land. This is backcountry hiking and backpacking country—come prepared for self-sufficiency, route-finding, and the physical demands of untracked terrain.

Access is via trailheads on the periphery; there are no facilities or services within the wilderness boundary. Spring through fall is the primary visiting season, though conditions and weather vary by elevation and exposure. Plan ahead, bring maps and a compass, and respect the wilderness designation that keeps this place wild.