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Coronado National Memorial Montezuma Peak in Coronado National Memorial
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Park Fully Reopens

All trails are open in the memorial, with the potential for intermittent closures due to weather conditions. Please use caution when hiking. Check at the visitor center for more information.

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The Coronado Expedition

It was a journey of exploration, filled with wonder and cruelty. Inspired by rumors of vast quantities of gold, 339 soldiers and over 1100 Indian allies embarked on an epic journey through arid deserts and rugged mountains. They brought rich traditions and new technology into the southwest, irrevocably changing the lives of the native peoples and continuing to influence the area today. more...
 

What to do?

Hiking—Manzanita, oak and alligator juniper line the trails of Coronado National Memorial. Take an easy walk or a more difficult hike and explore this beautiful park.

Picnicking—Enjoy lunch in the picnic area, surrounded by oak and manzanita trees. Tables and BBQ pits are available. Please remember wood gathering and ground fires are not permitted.
Birding—A sky-island, the Huachuca Mountains are home to animals and plants from four distinct bio-regions: the Chihuahuan and Sonoran deserts and the Rocky and Sierra Madre mountains. This diversity creates exceptional habitat for a wide variety of migratory and resident birds.
Spelunking—Limestone caves formed from the remnants of shallow seas provide great opportunities for first-time cavers to explore underground wonders.


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Burned sign along Coronado Peak Trail.

Monument Fire

On June 12, 2011, at approximately 1:15 pm, a fire started within the park, rapidly burning through the grasslands, heading in a northeasterly direction. The Monument Fire continued to burn through the park, and beyond, eventually burning over 29,000 acres within the Huachuca Mountains. No structures were lost in the park, but 100% of the park's acreage was burned to some extent. Some areas burned intensely, while other areas are still green.

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Flood Damage

Photographs of flood damage in the park. Average yearly precipitation, including snow, averages about 20 inches.

July 26, 2006 to August 5, 2006--15.47 inches.

July 27, 2008--3.67 inches.
 


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4101 East Montezuma Canyon Road
Hereford, AZ 85615

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Visitor Information
(520) 366-5515

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(520) 366-5705

Climate

Summers are hot, with daytime temperatures in the 90s F (32-37 C) and low humidity in June and July. Winter temperatures often fall below freezing at night, with highs 40-60 F (4-15 C) in December and January. The summer rainy season is between late June and early September. The rain is often accompanied by severe thunder and lightning storms that can cause flash floods. Precipitation, including snow, averages about 20 inches (51 cm) per year.
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