Canyon Country in Chiricahua
2 places · Red rock, mesa & gorge
Chiricahua, AZ
Chiricahua National Monument
Chiricahua National Monument features thousands of rhyolite rock spires, balanced rocks, and hoodoos formed from volcanic eruptions 27 million years ago. The monument's remote location in southeastern Arizona provides exceptionally dark skies with Bortle Class 2 conditions. The distinctive rock formations create dramatic silhouettes against star-filled skies.
Chiricahua, AZ
Cave Creek Canyon
Cave Creek Canyon on the east side of the Chiricahua Mountains is one of the premier birding destinations in North America, known for hosting elegant trogons and eared quetzals. The steep-walled canyon features dramatic rhyolite cliffs, including the prominent Cathedral Rock formation. The canyon's remote location in the far southeastern corner of Arizona provides Bortle Class 1-2 dark sky conditions.