Chiricahua National Monument
Distance / Drive Time: 100 mi / 1hr 45 min
A visit to the Chiricahua National Monument is truly an unforgettable
experience! Called the “Land of Standing-Up Rocks” by the Apaches and later the “Wonderland of Rocks” by the pioneers, this 13,000
acre national park is filled with towering rock spires, massive stone columns, and balanced rocks weighing hundreds of tons perched
delicately on small pedestals. An eight-mile scenic drive winds through the park gradually climbing through the pine and oak-juniper
forest to the overlook, which gives a commanding view of vast collection of bizarre rock formations. The monument is a mecca
for birders and hikers alike, with 20 miles of trails that meander amongst the massive stone formations.
