Chiricahua National Monument
National Monument · Willcox, Arizona
A wonderland of rocks in the Chiricahua Mountains of south-east Arizona, where thousands of rhyolite pinnacles, balanced rocks and columns were left by a huge volcanic eruption about 27 million years ago and eroded into strange shapes. An eight-mile scenic road climbs Bonita Canyon to Massai Point, and a network of trails winds among the spires to Heart of Rocks and Big Balanced Rock. It is a sky island, where Mexican wildlife such as coatis meets the forests of the north. Faraway Ranch preserves the story of a pioneer family. It is remote and uncrowded. Most of the monument is designated wilderness, and it is one of the quieter parks in the Southwest.
12856 E Rhyolite Creek Road, Willcox, Arizona, 85643, United States
Open year-round; visitor centre daily with set hours. Bonita Canyon Drive open daylight hours. Check nps.gov/chir.
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