Visitor Center Trail
Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Cochise County, AZ
Out-and-back trail in Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Cochise County, AZ. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 3.2 mi (5.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 328 ft (100 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 10 min
- High point
- 4,990 ft (1,521 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Chiricahua Apache Indian Agency (Ruins) 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
- Spring: Apache Spring 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Visitor center 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Trailhead: Overlook Ridge Trailhead 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Visitor Center Trail
How long is Visitor Center Trail?
Visitor Center Trail is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 10 min. It climbs 328 ft (100 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,990 ft (1,521 m).
How hard is Visitor Center Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Visitor Center Trail?
Parking at the start, Free. 2 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Visitor Center Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 3.2 mi (5.1 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 3.2 mi (5.1 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Visitor Center Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (12% under trees).
What can you do on Visitor Center Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking. Surface: dirt.
Where can you eat near Visitor Center Trail?
3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Visitor Center Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Visitor Center Trail
- Overlook Ridge Trail Fort Bowie National Historic Site · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.9 km)
- Butterfield Trail Fort Bowie National Historic Site · Moderate · 5 mi (8.1 km)
- Return Trail Fort Bowie National Historic Site · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- First Fort Trail Fort Bowie National Historic Site · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- Emigrant Canyon Trail Coronado National Forest · Hard · 10 mi (16.1 km)
- West Stuart Trail Cochise County · Easy · 1.3 mi (2 km)
- Indian Creek Trail Coronado National Forest · Expert · 17.8 mi (28.7 km)
- Bonita Creek Loop Chiricahua National Monument · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
More hikes in Fort Bowie National Historic Site
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