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Coronado National Memorial

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Commemorating the first major exploration of the American Southwest by Europeans, Coronado National Memorial lies on the United States-Mexico border within sight of the San Pedro River Valley, through which the Coronado Expedition first entered the present U.S. in search of the fabled Seven Cities of Cibola. It is a cultural area situated in a natural setting comprised of 4,750 acres of oak woodlands.


Contact Information

4101 East Montezuma Canyon Road
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 366-5515 - Visitor Information


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Getting There

By Car
From I-10 exit south on Hwy. 90 to Sierra Vista then south on Hwy. 92 to Coronado Memorial Highway. (From Bisbee, take Hwy 92 west). The visitor center is five miles southwest of Hwy. 92.

Getting Around
Information concerning road conditions to Montezuma Pass is available at visitor center.

East Montezuma Canyon Road is paved from Hwy. 92 to one mile west of the visitor center, then it is a narrow, unpaved mountain road (24 ft. vehicle length limit) to the scenic overlook at Montezuma Pass. The dirt road continues west into the Coronado National Forest. There are hiking trails from the visitor center west to Montezuma Pass (3.1 miles); from Montezuma Pass south to Coronado Peak (0.4 miles); from Montezuma Pass north to Miller Peak (5.3 miles) connecting with trails in the Miller Peak Wilderness; and from the visitor center to Coronado Cave (0.75 miles, permit required).

Weather

Summers are warm with frequent thunderstorms in July and August. Winter temperatures often fall below freezing at night with occasional light snowfalls.


Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Auto Touring
  • Caving
  • Educational Programs
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Bird Watching
  • Nature Walks

Recommended Activities
Visiting the museum; hiking; bird watching; picnicking; spelunking.

Allow two hours to visit museum and scenic overlook at Montezuma Pass, and an additional half-hour to hike to Coronado Peak. Allow two hours for a visit to Coronado Cave and bring two flashlights per person. Pets are not allowed on hiking trails and should not be left unattended in parked vehicles, especially in warm weather.

History and nature programs and tours of Coronado Cave for groups when scheduled in advance and for the general public on weekends during the busy seasons.


 
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