Sarah Deming/Rhyolite Trails (I/UI)

Date:					Destination:		Sarah Deming/Rhyolite Trails
Level:		I/UI			Area:		Chiricahua National Monument
Approx hike distance in miles:		7.5			Hike leader:
Low to high elevation gain:		600			Hike leader phone:
Accum elevation gain in feet:		N/A			Hike leader email address:
Departing the Union Center:					Please arrive 15 minutes early. & sign in
Recommended gas donation:		N/A
Unpaved miles:		None			Park entry fee per vehicle:		Yes, see below
Road conditions:		Good			Website for reference info:		N/A
High clearance vehicle req'd:		No			Trailhead GPS coordinates:		N/A
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Maintained Trail:		Yes			Uneven Footing:		Yes
Steep Side Drop-offs:		No			Steep Trail:		Yes
Off Trail (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 point to point hike through the spectacular rock formations of Chiricahua National Monument. Overall the hike is downhill, but there is a 600’ climb near the start. The hike wanders through the Heart of Rocks Loop. Bring water, lunch and a snack. There is an entrance fee per vehicle or a National Parks Pass. Please note that there are no gas stations near the Monument. Get gas in Willcox.

Directions:

From McDonalds in Willcox, follow Hwy 186 (Rex Allen Dr.) south for 32 miles to Hwy 181. Turn left (east) on Hwy 181 to the visitor center. Shuttle leaves at 9:00 am for the trailhead or follow Bonita Canyon Dr. to trailhead.