Apache Peak (Whetstone Mountains)

Coordinates: 31°49′29″N 110°25′47″W / 31.824642°N 110.429614°W

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Apache Peak
Apache Peak
Highest point
Elevation	7,714 ft (2,351 m) NAVD 88^[1]
Prominence	2,886 ft (880 m)^[1]
Coordinates	31°49′29″N 110°25′47″W / 31.824642°N 110.429614°W / 31.824642; -110.429614^[2]^[3]
Geography
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Location	Cochise County, Arizona, U.S.
Parent range	Whetstone Mountains
Topo map	USGS Apache Peak

Apache Peak, at 7,714 feet (2,351 m), is the highest peak in the Whetstone Mountains in Cochise County, Arizona. The summit, located in the Coronado National Forest, is a popular local hiking destination. It is located near the Kartchner Caverns State Park, the city of Benson, Interstate 10, and Arizona State Route 90.

Hiking

The summit of Apache Peak can be gained by a couple of different trails, which both involve moderately strenuous hikes with loose rocks, dense shrub, grass, cactus, succulents, and some small trees. Trails include the east side French Joe Canyon route and the west side Empire Ranch route.^[4] Hiking requires approximately 4,160 feet (1,268 m) in elevation gain and ~12.6 miles (20.3 km) distance round-trip.^[5]

References

^ ^a ^b "Apache Peak, Arizona". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2015-10-07.
^ "Apache Peak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2015-10-07.
^ "Hiking trails". Retrieved 22 September 2023.
^ "Apache Peak Hike". summitpost.org. Retrieved 2015-10-07.
^ "Surgent Apache Peak Hike". surgent.net. Retrieved 2015-10-07.

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