Chiricahua National Monument · AZ · Trailwind

Chiricahua National Monument is a national monument in Arizona, managed by the National Park Service.About Chiricahua National MonumentChiricahua National Monument preserves towering rhyolite pinnacles, balanced rocks, and mountain landscapes shaped by volcanic forces in southeastern Arizona. Visitors explore scenic drives, hiking trails, and campgrounds beneath dark night skies. Rising between the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, the monument supports diverse wildlife and protects a rich cultural history tied to Indigenous peoples, Apaches, Buffalo Soldiers, ranchers, and the Civilian Conservation Corps.Things to do at Chiricahua National Monument

Camping

Hiking

Picnicking

Wildlife viewing

Quick facts

Managed by: National Park Service

Designation: national monument

State: Arizona

4 recorded activities

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