Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness

What to See and Do

Hiking and Biking

Climbing

Rock climbers love to come to the Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness to get the unique experience of climbing the Dos Cabezas Mountains in a secluded space. From the tops of the taller mountains in the range, you can see the Sulphur Springs and San Simon Valleys in the distance. 

Wildlife Viewing

Another popular activity in the Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness is wildlife viewing. Large animals like deer and mountain lions frequent the area, and birds like the golden eagle and bald eagle abound. The once-endangered peregrine falcon is known to migrate through this wilderness as well. Lots of wildlife make this wilderness their home, including white-tail deer, golden eagles, and collared lizards. There are also reports of a jaguar in the area, one of only two known to live in the state of Arizona.

Picnicking

Picnicking is permitted in the Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness so long as you clean up after yourself and do not feed the wildlife. You won't find picnic tables and shelters on the wilderness land, though, so be sure to bring your own chairs, blankets, or towels to sit on if you choose to enjoy a meal in the Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness.

Stargazing

The Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness area is the perfect place for stargazers and amateur astronomers to set up an overnight watch on the sky. Since there are not many trees and tall shrubs to obscure the sky, and the area is far from large cities, making light pollution disappear, this desert area works well for stargazing. Keep in mind, though, that the nights tend to be quite cold year-round, so bring extra jackets and blankets as needed.