This trip is recommend for the beautiful drive alone (8-mile paved scenic drive) but Chiricahua National Monument features so much more, including 17 miles of hiking trails through vast landscapes in a very remote location. Located in southeastern Arizona Chiricahua National Monument is a wonderland of unique rock formations, towering pinnacles, and steep canyons. The monument protects 12,000 acres of the Chiricahua Mountains, a range that is home to an incredible diversity of plant and animal life. Visitors can explore the monument's many hiking trails, picnic in the shade of the towering cliffs, and camp beneath the stars. With its fascinating geology and abundance of wildlife, Chiricahua National Monument is a must-see for any visitor or resident of Arizona.
Chiricahua National Monument has an elevation of 5400 feet and enjoys fairly mild weather year round. Spring is the optimal time to visit the monument. It's known to be an exceptionally wet location during the summer monsoons from July into September.
Chiricahua National Monument, E Bonita Canyon Rd, Willcox, Arizona 85643, United States
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