National Park Service hike-in historic site at Apache Pass preserving adobe ruins of the 1860s–1894 U.S. Army post that guarded the pass, Butterfield Stage route, and Apache Spring during the Chiricahua Apache wars. A signed 1.5-mile trail from the Apache Pass Road trailhead parking lot leads past stage-station ruins, the post cemetery, and Apache Spring to the second-fort parade ground and visitor center.
Field facts
| Region | Cochise County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.1493, -109.4511 |
| Era | Army post 1862–1894; NHS 1972 |
| Peak | Fort ruins / Apache Pass trail |
| Access | Graded dirt Apache Pass Rd + 1.5 mi hike |
| Nearby | Chiricahua NM / Bowie / Willcox |
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Nearby amenities
- Rec areaFort Bowie National Historic Site0 km away
- Picnic areaIndian Bread Rocks Picnic Area10.9 km away
- Rec areaDos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness11 km away
- Rec areaIndian Bread Rocks Picnic Area11.9 km away
- CampgroundBonita Canyon Campground17.8 km away
- Rec areaChiricahua National Monument18.4 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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