My descent from Paradise brought me to San Simon, where I’d rejoin the Butterfield at perhaps one of the most exciting regions of the trail. For starters, it was home to one of the most renowned stations, San Simon as it signified entry into Arizona territory. The reason it was such a relief to reach […]
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Chiricahua Peak Run, Bootlegger’s Saddle, & Paradise – [Butterfield Trail – Day 10, Part 1]
Looking over the ridgeline and seeing the back side of the Dos Cabezas and the range I’d just explored, I decided to stop and reflect on closing the chapter in the Chiricahua mountains, a truly special place.