The summit along Forest Road 42 across the Chiricahua Mountains tops out at about 7800ft/ 2350m. In 2017 the views are pretty unobstructed, courtesy of a recent forest fire. This will certainly grow over again, but a turn onto forest road FR42D leads to even more open vistas.

Wilko Koning

March 30, 2023

Mountain biking

No matter what direction you come from this would be the top of your climb. Onion Saddle offers some beautiful views and is considered a long and challenging climb from both sides.

michaelf

February 22, 2025

Cycling

this pass is still in the trees. But a ride up FR42D will fix that: cyclepass.com/t_paz_Onion_Saddle

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Elevation 2,310 m

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Saturday 21 February

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Location: Cochise County, Arizona, United States

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