| Approx hike distance (miles): | 5.5 | Area: | Chiricahua National Mounument |
| Accum. elevation gain (feet): | N/A | Park Entry Fee: | Yes or senior pass |
| Low to high elevation gain: | 600 | SCAMR All Trails Map: | No |
| Recommended gas donation: | $10 | Website for reference info: | nps.gov/chir/index/htm |
| Unpaved miles: | 0 | Trailhead GPS Coordinates | 32.0054’N,109.3565’W |
| 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: | No | Gloves Required: | No |
Special Instructions:
This is a point-to-point hike through the spectacular rock formations of the Chiricahua National Monument. Overall, the hike is downhill with some uphill mixed in. We end up back at the visitor center, Please note that are no gas stations at the Monument so gas up in Wilcox. Bring a snack and water.
Directions:
Beginning at the Holiday Inn Express in Willcox, 1251 Virginia Avenue. Head W 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.
