Hillside full of rock formations
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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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

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