This rugged pass cuts through the Dragoon Mountains at 5,100 feet elevation, offering spectacular views of Cochise County’s basin-and-range landscape. The narrow dirt road winds through oak and juniper country, past old mining claims and historical markers commemorating Apache conflicts and pioneer routes. Rock formations and desert vistas make for excellent photography stops.
The pass road requires high-clearance vehicles due to embedded rocks and erosion channels. Winter conditions can make the route impassable with snow or ice. Local ranching operations mean you might encounter cattle guards and occasional livestock—respect private property boundaries marked along the route.
Historic mountain pass through the Dragoons
Place Details
| Type | Point of Interest |
|---|---|
| Street address | 107 East Maley Street, Willcox, Arizona 85643 Get directions → |
| Nearest town | Willcox, Arizona |
| Miles from pavement | 12.3 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Rough dirt |
| Cell service | None |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Best season | March-November |
| Land manager | BLM |
| Permit required | No |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
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