Name: Cowhead Saddle
Rating: 4.3

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4.3 from 3 votes

#4

in Rincon Mountain District (East)

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4.3 from 3 votes

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#4

in Rincon Mountain Distri…

#332

in Arizona

#10,870

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Great views on the way up Cow Head Saddle Trail

Jun 10, 2019 near Tanque…, AZ

Cow Head Saddle with view up to Manning Camp. Juniper Tress and Manzanita in bloom.

May 8, 2016 near Tanque…, AZ

Cow Head Saddle—Douglas Springs Trail Terminus 6800' Elev. Beautiful views with Sycamore, Juniper and Manzanita.

May 8, 2016 near Tanque…, AZ

Apr 10, 2021 near Tanque…, AZ

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Jul 9, 2020

Semi Feral

Beautifully built and maintained trail. Watch out for the biting horseflies as you near the pine oak forest! — 9h 00m

May 17, 2019

Dan Fitzgerald

Steep but clear of roots and rocks!

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Cowhead Saddle

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Point to Point

8,132' 2,479 m

6,134' 1,870 m

2,009' 612 m

185' 56 m

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