2-4 Hours
Echo Canyon to Visitor Center
Chiricahua National Monument
This moderate, 4.2 mile/6.8 kilometer trail begins at Echo Canyon trailhead and consists of Echo Canyon, Upper Rhyolite Canyon, and Lower Rhyolite Canyon trails ending at the Visitor Center. It goes downhill through spectacular rock formations in Echo Canyon. The last half of the hike is in shaded oak woodlands. Make sure you have transportation back to your vehicle or ride the seasonal hikers' shuttle at 9:00 am.
This moderate, 4.2 mile / 6.8 kilometer trail begins at Echo Canyon trailhead and consists of Echo Canyon, Upper Rhyolite Canyon, and Lower Rhyolite Canyon trails ending at the Visitor Center. It goes downhill through spectacular rock formations in Echo Canyon. One stream crossing on the Upper Rhyolite segment can be hazardous if runoff is significant. The last half of the hike is in shaded oak woodlands. Make sure you have transportation back to your vehicle or ride the seasonal hikers' shuttle at 9:00 am. NOTE: Additional 0.5 mi / 0.8 to campground OR 1.5 mi / 2.4 km to Faraway Ranch parking lot when riding the shuttle.
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HikingAnimalsBirdsCanyons and CanyonlandsForests and WoodlandsConiferous ForestsDeciduous ForestsGeologyMineral DepositsMonuments and MemorialsMountainsNatural SoundsRock Landscapes and FeaturesButtesScenic ViewsTrailsUnique SpeciesRareWildernessChiricahua National Monument
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Details
Duration
2-4 Hours
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
This downhill trail contains rock steps and occasional steep terrain. No pets are allowed.
Pets
No
Reservations
No
Location
Echo Canyon Trailhead