| Approx hike distance (miles): | 3.5 | Area: | Chiricahua National Monument |
| Accum. elevation gain (feet): | 500 | Park Entry Fee: | Yes, per vehicle or National Park Pass |
| Low to high elevation gain: | N/A | SCAMR All Trails Map: | No |
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | Website for reference info: | www.nps.gov/chir |
| Unpaved miles: | 0 | Trailhead GPS Coordinates | 32.0054, -1093565 |
| Road Conditions: | Good | High clearance vehicle req’d: | No |
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in |
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| Maintained Trail: | Yes | Uneven footing | Yes |
| Steep side drop-offs | No | Steep Trail: | Yes |
| Off Trial (scratchy) | No | Slippery Trail Surfaces: | No |
| Use of hands required: | No | Boulder Hopping: | No |
| Difficulty: | Moderate | Water Crossings: | No |
| Restrooms at Trailhead: | Yes | Gloves Required: | No |
Special Instructions:
This is a loop hike that starts and finishes at the Echo Canyon Trail parking area. There are spectacular views and amazing rock formations. This is a moderate hike with a climb of 500 feet. There is a fee to enter per vehicle or National Park Pass. Bring water and a snack. Drivers note that there are no services south of Willcox.
Directions:
Beginning at the Holiday Inn Express in Willcox, 1251 Virginia Avenue. Head west on North Circle I Road toward Virginia Avenue. Turn left on Virginia Avenue. In .2 miles, turn left onto Fort Grant Rd. In 1.3 miles turn right onto AZ 186 E/N Haskell Avenue (signs for I-10 Business) In .7 miles turn left onto AZ 186 E/E Maley Street. Follow AZ 186 for 31 miles. Turn left onto AZ 181 E and continue 5.2 miles. Turn right to stay on Bonita Canyon Road. Enter the Chiricahua National Monument Visitor Center.
