EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Chiricahua National Monument

A wonderland of stone columns
Arizona
Scenic header: Massai Point offers excellent views of the standing rocks at Chiricahua · NPS Photo · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

A wonderland of stone columns

Forested mountains shelter a remarkable landscape of balanced rocks, pinnacles and volcanic formations. Viewpoints offer easy introductions while trails lead farther into the stone landscape.

Many rock pinnacles with a valley and mountain range in background
Massai Point offers excellent views of the standing rocks at Chiricahua
NPS Photo · Photo credits
A ranch house in a green field surrounds by low mountains
Faraway Ranch and its settlers helped visitors discover the Wonderland of Rocks.
NPS Photo · Photo credits
BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Bonita Canyon Drive
  • 02Massai Point
  • 03Echo Canyon area

Before you go

Confirm road and trail conditions and vehicle limitations. Longer routes involve elevation changes and uneven footing.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Official visitor information ↗Plan your visit →

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.