Directions to the West Side of Cochise Stronghold

Directions to the West Side Cochise Stronghold Trailhead

The trailhead is about 45 miles away by car and requires about 75 minutes to get there.
See highlighted map of the directions.
There are No Toilet Facilities for this hike.
Vehicles with low clearance might have difficulty with the last 10.4 miles. Use caution.
From the SKP Saguaro RV Park drive south toward Tombstone on AZ 80 for about 20 miles.
Just after the border patrol checkpoint and before one gets to Tombstone, find the intersection with Middlemarch Road.
Turn east onto Middlemarch Road toward the Dragoon Mountains.
Middlemarch Road is gravel and can have significant "washboard".
Drive down Middlemarch Road for 9.8 miles, crossing several cattle guards and washes.
At about 9.8 miles is another cattle guard and a sign marked border of the Coronado National Forest.
Just after this cattle guard, turn north onto Forest Service Road 687 while crossing another cattle guard.
In the photo, below the "Cattle Guard" and "Bicycles" signs is the "687"
Drive north on Forest Service Road 687 for about 10.4 miles. Stay on the main road.
Do not turn onto any of the several side roads.
As you are nearing the end you will pass the horse ranch on your left. Keep going.