Backpacking Chiricahua Wilderness - Greenhouse / Crest / Snowshed / Herb Martyr Loop

This was a 3 day backpacking trip in the Chiricahua Wilderness of southeast Arizona in August, 2021. I hiked a loop using the Basin, Greenhouse, Crest, Snowshed & Herb Martyr Trails, with an out and back hike north-south along the Chiricahua Crest in between. I also summited Chiricahua Peak at 9759 ft. This was my first trip out to the Chiricahuas. Honestly I wasn't expecting the views to be as good as they are, but that's how it is with AZ Sky Islands. There is also a ton of wildlife; I came face to face with a black bear and the biggest coatimundi I've ever seen.

Also, correction at 52:09 - I believe those tracks were probably Coati tracks, not big cats. Hard to be sure.

Thanks for watching!

If you enjoy my content, please consider donating to my Patreon using the link below. Your support helps me to create and improve my content for years to come!
  / wildlandexplorer  

Intro Music:
Puddle of Infinity - Porches and Universes
Licensed under the Youtube Audio Library License

Timestamps:
Intro (0:00)
Day 1 - Greenhouse to Cima Park (1:55)
Winn Falls (9:29)
Day 2 - Exploring the Crest Trail (18:31)
Talking about the Cartels (29:45)
Day 3 - Snowshed Route back to Car (32:23)
Summiting Chiricahua Peak (35:00)
A very scenic descent (38:32)
Ending Thoughts (55:04)