OverviewThe Dos Cabezas Peaks are prominent twin spires located atop the Dos Cabezas Mountains. They are located about 13 miles southeast of Willcox. These rugged rock outcroppings are prominent landmarks in southeast Arizona, and can be seen from also any vantage point in the area. Although the Dos Cabezas Peaks are of essentially equal elevation, recent measurements have indicated that the South Peak is actually several feet higher than the North Peak. The Dos Cabezas Mountains and the nearby Chiricahua Mountains can almost be considered one continuous mountain range. However, the 5,110' Apache Pass is generally considered to be the dividing line between the two ranges. The Dos Cabezas Peaks are located on BLM land, and the Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness Area is located nearby. With a prominence of 3,210', the Dos Cabezas Peaks are big enough to make an appearance on the Arizona Prominence Map.
Getting ThereFrom Willcox on Interstate 10, drive about 15 miles southeast on Arizona 186 to the small town of Dos Cabezas. Turn left at the green Mascot Mine street sign. The sign is small and easy to miss. Drive up the dirt road. After about a mile or so, you will come to an unlocked gate. Sign in at the register, then continue driving up the main road. There is no camping or parking allowed for a mile after the gate. Continue up the main road, where you will reach a fork. Go straight ahead. There is a sign here that says no trespassing, but that only applies to the land on either side of the road, not to the road itself.
Continue up the main road, which is rough in places. There are a number of pullouts along the side of the road where you can camp. At about 6,100', you will come to a locked gate in Mascot Canyon. There is a small pulloff just before the gate. This is where you start hiking. It's about three miles from the turnoff on AZ 186 to the locked gate.
Mountain ConditionsContact the BLM Safford Field Office at 928-348-4400 for the latest conditions.
Topo Map: Dos Cabezas.
CampingThere are no developed campgrounds in the Dos Cabezas Mountains, but you can camp in the pullouts along the Mascot Canyon Road.
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