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Coronado National Memorial San Jose Peaks, Mexico from the cave trail at Coronado National Memorial
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Coronado National Memorial
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A limestone formation shaped like a dragon inside Coronado Cave.

Coronado Cave is located 0.5 mile from the new Cave Trailhead up a moderately steep trail. You may access the new trailhead via the Cave Trail parking lot approx. .25 mile west of the visitor center. The cave is approx. 600 feet in length, 20 feet high and 70 feet wide with several crawl ways and passages, none of which is very extensive. Allow two hours for a leisurely, round trip hike and visit to the cave. Bring water, hiking shoes and at least one flashlight per person (no candles, flares or lanterns).

The cave has been called by several names including Montezuma's Treasure Vault and Geronimo's Cave. Legends claim that it was used by the Apaches as a hide-out when being pursued by the U.S. Army and in the late 1800's it was not uncommon to find arrowheads in the cave.  

 

 

 

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Hiking along the Yaqui Ridge Trail, Coronado National Memorial

Did You Know?
The 750 mile Arizona Trail, which runs from the southern to northern ends of the state, begins in Coronado National Memorial at the international border between the United States and Mexico. Here in the park, the trail sections are called Yaqui Ridge and the Crest Trail.
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Last Updated: May 08, 2010 at 14:03 MST