Chiricahua National Monument Hiking Trails

ARIZONA

A place with natural beauty. Chiricahua National Monument delivers.

If you have a National Parks Pass, entry to Chiricahua is free.

Explore over 23 trails. Here are 10 to help plan the perfect excursion.

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Has running water & had many trees halfway up. You will love the scenery.

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Hike is fantastic. Pretty amazing views. Few places with shade for rest

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If you want to be amazed, fall in love with the great outdoors this is the place

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Absolutely beautiful. Used rock shelters throughout the trail during storm.

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Features a magnificent river. A small natural bridge is beautiful

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This trail is well marked, excellently maintained. Also has good bathrooms.

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Phenomenal views! Definitely the highlight of our time in Chiricahua

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This is also one of the best trails in Chiricahua National Monument

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Slope was gentle & shaded. You will have places to relax & enjoy the view

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ARIZONA

TOP 10 HIKING TRAILS

TOP 10 HIKING TRAILS

Chiricahua Nat'l Monument

A place with natural beauty. Chiricahua National Monument delivers.

A place with natural beauty. Chiricahua National Monument delivers.

If you have a National Parks Pass, entry to Chiricahua is free.

If you have a National Parks Pass, entry to Chiricahua is free.

Explore over 23 trails. Here are 10 to help plan the perfect excursion.

Explore over 23 trails. Here are 10 to help plan the perfect excursion.

1

Echo Canyon Loop

Has running water & had many trees halfway up. You will love the scenery.

2

The Big Loop

Hike is fantastic. Pretty amazing views. Few places with shade for rest

3

Heart of Rocks Loop

If you want to be amazed, fall in love with the great outdoors this is the place

4

Heart of Rocks Loop from Echo Canyon Trailhead

Absolutely beautiful. Used rock shelters throughout the trail during storm.

5

Natural Bridge

Features a magnificent river. A small natural bridge is beautiful

6

Sugarloaf Mountain

This trail is well marked, excellently maintained. Also has good bathrooms.

7

Massai Point Overlook

Phenomenal views! Definitely the highlight of our time in Chiricahua

8

Bonita Canyon Scenic Drive

This is also one of the best trails in Chiricahua National Monument

9

South Fork Trail #243

Slope was gentle & shaded. You will have places to relax & enjoy the view

10

Rhyolite Canyon Trail

Shaded almost all the way & very quite. Easy to go in and out for the whole family

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