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Willcox is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city was 3,757.
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1. Chiricahua National Monument
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 779 reviews
The unusual rock formations at this popular hiking site were caused by a massive volcanic eruption 27 million years ago.
Reviewed By keithbporter - Tucson, United States
Some of the best trails in all of Arizona. You will not be disappointed. The views are incredible, the trails well maintained, facilities are very clean. Be sure to bring a camera, lots of water, light snack or small lunch, and hike all day. I would highly recommend "The Big Loop" counter clockwise (BEST VIEWS). "The Big Loop" and traverses multiple connecting trails in the Chiricahua NM. Begin at the Echo Canyon trailhead, then veer left on Ed Riggs trail, connect to Mushroom Rock Trail, then Big Balanced Rock Trail, make sure to do the Heart of Rocks Loop, after that, then Sarah Deming Trail, connect to Upper Rhyolite Canyon Trail, and then finish up with Echo Canyon Trail. You'll end up right where you started, but richer in experiencing the beauty of nature!
2. Wilcox United Methodist Church
3. Fort Bowie National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 202 reviews
Located here are the carefully preserved ruins of Fort Bowie, a focal point of the battle between the U.S. Army and the Apaches.
Reviewed By 805williamm - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
This is a “Must Visit” place if you are interested in the History of the American West. There are 2 ways to get to Fort Bowie, either by walking a 1.5 Mile trail, or by taking the “Disabled Visitor” vehicle route, which is signposted for “Disabled Visitors Only”. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRAIL IS NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESIBLE. If you don’t think you can manage the trail, take this route. The Trail Head is located 13 Miles from the town of Bowie, or approximately 30 Miles from the town of Wilcox. If you travel from the town of Bowie, you will see the sign for the disabled route on the left-hand side of the road, approximately 2.25 Miles from the Trail Head car park. There are Toilets, Picnic Tables, Trash Cans & Information Boards at the trail head. There are no toilets on the trail. The trail itself is very interesting, you will cross a dry stream bed (Depending on the weather, Flash floods can appear very quickly, they can also dissipate very quickly) so please take care, (Remember “Turn Around, Don’t Drown”). There are the remains of an old miner’s cabin, further along you will find the remains of the old Butterfield Stage Coach Station, the Cemetery, The site of “The Battle Of Apache Pass”, Apache Spring, The Remains of the 1st Fort Bowie, The 2nd Fort Bowie & Bascoms Camp, all set in some beautiful scenery, some wonderful views. There are also a lot of different plants and animals, (Beware Of Rattlesnakes), the whole area is very quiet & peaceful, and all this before you get to Fort Bowie itself. Once at Fort Bowie, there is a lot to see. There are a lot of ruins to explore, some of them are Archeological sites. Some of the buildings are:- The Cavalry Barracks, The Walls of the Corral, The Guard House, The Bath House & Laundry, Non-Commissioned Officers Quarters. The Powder Magazine and the Gun House, just to mention a few. The Park & Trails are open every day from Sunrise to Sunset. The Cemetery deserves a mention in itself. It was built and in use before Fort Bowie was built and was still in use after the Fort was abandoned. The Cemetery was at one time nearly full, with both Military & Civilian burials. After the Fort closed, some of the families had their relatives (Both Military & Civilian) removed and re-buried at San Francisco National Cemetery. There are still somewhere between 23 & 33 people buried here. One of the people who was buried here is a Medal Of Honor Recipient. One of Geronimo’s son’s “Little Robe”, is buried here, the soldiers of the fort had taken a liking to the little boy, he died of Dysentery on the 10th September 1885. On the 27th September another little Apache boy died, his Name & Age are not known, but the soldiers of Fort Bowie looked after him and buried him here also. I personally do not know if they are still here, but it is thought that they are. The Cemetery is well maintained and worth stopping for a while, to reflect on the past, what has happened in this area (25 Years of conflict between the US Army & the Chiricahua Apache), and to pay respects to those who are still here. There is a lot of information at the Visitor Centre (Open Wednesday to Sunday 08:30 ~ 16:00 Mountain Standard Time). Remember that Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time. There are also toilets and picnic tables here, so after having explored the Fort, you can rest here before starting the journey back along the trail to your car. There are actually 2 trails back to the trail head, the one you came along to get here. Information about the other one, (Which is a lot steeper in places) is available at the visitor centre. If you take the second trail back to your car, you get a view of what the Apache view would have been when they attacked the Butterfield Stage Coach Station. The trails to and from Fort Bowie can be very hot and dusty, when we were there in September 2018, the Temperature along the trail in Apache Valley reached 100OF / 30OC, there wasn’t the slightest breath of wind, not even a breeze, and we were the only people on the trail, so take your time, carry and drink plenty of water. When you get back to the trail head and your car, if you head towards Wilcox for approximately 1.5 Miles there is parking area on the right-hand side of the road, just after you have rounded a right-hand bend. Stop here and walk across the road. Just in front of where you are stood lies what is left of the old stagecoach road, it was here that the massacre of the occupants of a Butterfield Stagecoach took place.
4. Willcox Historic Theater
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Willcox Historic Theater is an independently operated movie theater, art and activity space run by the not-for- profit Willcox Historic Theater Preservation, Inc. Since 1937, Willcox audiences have relied on the Theater for quality films, live performances, arts programming and community involvement.
5. Bonita Canyon Drive
6. Willcox Depot
7. Apple Annie's Orchard
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4.0 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By RobinM3355
The orchard, pumpkin patch, and corn maze were a great outdoor activity on a perfect fall afternoon. This was our first trip to the pumpkin patch and corn maze; the hay ride to the pumpkin patch was fun and walking through the field to select the perfect pumpkin was a unique experience. The corn maze features two different mazes for the adventurous spirit. Their passport system made it fun and educational. You won’t find a better family activity than a visit to Apple Annie’s!
8. Willcox Pioneer Cemetery
9. Faraway Ranch
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
