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Chiricahua National Monument
Directions
Getting Here

Car
Chiricahua National Monument is located 120 miles southeast of Tucson. Take I-10 east from Tucson to the first exit for Willcox. Travel 3 miles into town to the stoplight and turn right. You will follow Arizona State Highway 186 for 32 miles to the junction of Arizona State Highway 181. Turn left and 4 miles later you will be at the Chiricahua entrance station.

Obtain gas in Willcox; gasoline is not available at or near the monument.

Plane
Major airports are in Tucson (120 miles) or Phoenix (240 miles). Several rental car companies are available at each one.

Public Transportation
There is no public transportation to the monument.

Santa Fe Traveling Trunk  

Did You Know?
Bent's Fort's Santa Fe Traveling Trunk is a mini-museum of 1840s clothing, games, and trade goods for use in the classroom. Ten lesson plains are based on Colorado State teaching standards.
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Last Updated: August 20, 2006 at 14:43 EST