Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness

The rugged Dos Cabezas Mountains Wilderness rises in elevation from about 4,000 feet to 7,587 feet on Government Peak, in the southeast corner. Seasonally, water trickles down boulder-strewn streams originating on Government Peak, tumbling over waterfalls and creating pools that invite a dip. Though Dos Cabezas Peaks are not included in the Wilderness, two other peaks rise above 7,000 feet. The scenic Indian Bread Rocks, a formation of granite domes and interestingly shaped boulders, is located in the northeastern part of the Wilderness. From the high elevations, you'll be rewarded with outstanding views of Sulphur Springs and San Simon Valleys and the faint outlines of numerous mountain ranges in the distance. Several springs attract an abundance of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, mule deer, mountain lions, golden eagles, and bald eagles. The endangered peregrine falcon migrates through the area. The beautiful collared lizard suns itself on desert-hot rocks. Shrubs cover the Wilderness and can be difficult to walk through. Average temperatures range from 40 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, reaching as high as 95 in mid-summer and dropping as low as 27 degrees in mid-winter. The area also receives an annual average of 14.2 inches of rainfall and 8.6 inches of snowfall.