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Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM - 19 members in 57 triplogs have rated this an average 4.6 ( 1 to 5 best )
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May 02 2025
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68 male
 Joined Mar 16 2008
 chandler,az
Big Loop - Chiricahua National MonumentTucson, AZ
Big Loop - Chiricahua National Monument
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar May 02 2025
johnlp • Triplogs 5,208
Hiking15.49 Miles 2,982 AEG
Hiking15.49 Miles   6 Hrs   2 Mns   2.80 mph
2,982 ft AEG      30 Mns Break
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Linked   12 linked trail guides
Bonita Canyon Campground
Lower Rhyolite Canyon Trail
Upper Rhyolite Canyon Trail
Echo Canyon Trail
Ed Riggs Trail
Mushroom Rock Trail
Inspiration Point Trail
Big Balanced Rock Trail
Heart of Rocks Loop Trail
Sarah Deming Trail
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
Hailstone Trail
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Camping trip to the Chiricahua National Monument. This hike is similar to one Kelly and I did 11 years ago. I added on the Hailstone trail and got some extra credit on the Heart of Rocks trail.
I started from the Bonita Canyon campground trail to the visitor center then up Lower Rhyolite. I made a big loop higher up taking in most all the trails.
Lots of stopping and gawking and picture taking. Many very cool sights. Highly recommended.
Only saw three people all day. One hiker from campsite #21 and two others near the visitor center.
Besides my achilles barking, a great day! :)
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Nov 26 2024
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55 male
 Joined Sep 29 2004
 Small Town USA
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NMTucson, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 26 2024
SkyIslander18 • Triplogs 2,610
Hiking4.00 Miles 600 AEG
Hiking4.00 Miles
600 ft AEG
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Massai Point Nature Trail - Chiricahua NM
Ed Riggs Trail
Hailstone Trail
Echo Canyon Trail
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AddSanz
Day trip with Addie to show her brother this amazing place.
Counter clock on Echo ending with Massai loop on top.
Fun Trip!
:D
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Sep 24 2024
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55 male
 Joined Sep 29 2004
 Small Town USA
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NMTucson, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 24 2024
SkyIslander18 • Triplogs 2,610
Hiking5.50 Miles 750 AEG
Hiking5.50 Miles
750 ft AEG
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Sugarloaf Mountain 7310 - Chiricahua NM
Echo Canyon Trail
Ed Riggs Trail
Hailstone Trail
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AddSanz
We have had many visits to the Wonderland of Rocks, but my partner had never been on Sugarloaf, Ed Riggs or Hailstone trails ... let's get'um done!

First up Sugarloaf - Nice warmup to the top. Excellent 360 views with a cool fire lookout on top.
Lookout on the National Historic Lookout Register.

Next up Echo Canyon - We completed the loop counter clockwise.
Hoodoos, lunch at Echo Park & then more Hoodoos back to the parking area.

Got a tad warm at the end under the clear blue skies.
Just a couple of deer on Sugarloaf and many buzzards overhead was the wildlife spotted.

Stopped at Big Tex Bar-B-Que in Wilcox for burgers before the drive back home.

Rock Wonderful my partner called it, good trip!
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Jul 05 2024
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52 female
 Joined Aug 12 2004
 Goodyear, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NMTucson, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
Tucson, AZ
 Hiking avatar Jul 05 2024
mcontreras • Triplogs 5
 Hiking3.30 Miles 544 AEG
 Hiking3.30 Miles
544 ft AEG
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Echo Canyon Trail
Hailstone Trail
Ed Riggs Trail
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We started at the Echo Canyon Parking lot. We had originally planned to go down and back up the same trail, but we met a Ranger on the way down and she suggested we try the loop. Echo Canyon to Hailstone Trail to Ed Riggs. It was a great suggestion. It was about 92 degrees and nothing eventful, but saw some great rock formations on the way. NOTE: Ed Riggs is about 95% exposure (not much shade per Ranger and she was right).
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Dec 29 2023
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50 female
 Joined Sep 18 2009
 Tucson, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NMTucson, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Dec 29 2023
GrottoGirl • Triplogs 1,634
Hiking3.63 Miles 690 AEG
Hiking3.63 Miles   1 Hour   26 Mns   2.59 mph
690 ft AEG      2 Mns Break
 
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Wanted to show Sean around Southern AZ and echo Canyon was high on my list! The beautiful formations never cease to amaze me.
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Oct 28 2023
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68 male
 Joined Aug 04 2006
 Mesa, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NMTucson, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 28 2023
hikemonk • Triplogs 206
Hiking7.50 Miles 1,044 AEG
Hiking7.50 Miles
1,044 ft AEG12 LBS Pack
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Oct 13 2023
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 Joined Jan 23 2025
 Seattle, WA
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NMTucson, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 13 2023
dhelder • Triplogs 71
Hiking3.30 Miles 544 AEG
Hiking3.30 Miles
544 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Jul 02 2022
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 Guides 27
 Routes 670
 Photos 12,111
 Triplogs 857

56 male
 Joined Jul 05 2006
 Mesa, AZ
Big Loop - Chiricahua National MonumentTucson, AZ
Big Loop - Chiricahua National Monument
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 02 2022
DarthStiller • Triplogs 857
Hiking10.39 Miles 2,120 AEG
Hiking10.39 Miles   3 Hrs   39 Mns   3.10 mph
2,120 ft AEG      18 Mns Break
 
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Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
Echo Canyon Trail
Hailstone Trail
Mushroom Rock Trail
Inspiration Point Trail
Big Balanced Rock Trail
Sarah Deming Trail
Upper Rhyolite Canyon Trail
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I did this hike as a figure 8, starting down the Echo Canyon part thru the grottoes. I added in the Hailstone Trail and the Inspiration Point Trail. Clouds were prominent all around so I checked my weather app again since I had a signal at the TH and it said the closest lightning was 400+ miles away. :y:

the views from Inspiration Point live up to the name. Very nice. Signed into the book in the ammo box there. Checked the weather app again and lighting was 200+ miles away.

Headed down Sarah Deming Trail, hiking a section of the trail that I did with my family 5 years earlier almost to the day. Odd thinking how they've grown up so much just in the last 5 years since then.

the hike back up to the trailhead from the low point wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. The hike up Mushroom Rock Trail seemed more strenous thinking back. Hiking Hailstone the 2nd time around the lighting was better since the sun was out. I slowed my pace at that point since I felt like I could relax and also because I was pretty tired. The hike up to the trailhead from the next turnoff was also not as nearly as bad as I was afraid it might be.

Right as I got to my car, the rain started to hit. it was only a trickle and died out after a bit. But then the lightning and thunder started. I was very happy at that point that I avoided all of that. On my way out, I could see that a thundercloud had hit the area near Chiricahua Peak. Very glad we didn't do that hike this weekend.
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Apr 26 2022
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46 male
 Joined Oct 19 2010
 Mesa, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NMTucson, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 26 2022
Charger55 • Triplogs 573
Hiking4.50 Miles 544 AEG
Hiking4.50 Miles
544 ft AEG
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Echo Canyon Trail
Massai Point Nature Trail - Chiricahua NM
Ed Riggs Trail
Hailstone Trail
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From Massai Point for some extra mileage...
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May 30 2021
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52 male
 Joined Nov 14 2014
 Phoenix, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NMTucson, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar May 30 2021
RoadrunnerAZ • Triplogs 105
Hiking3.45 Miles 668 AEG
Hiking3.45 Miles   2 Hrs   44 Mns   1.52 mph
668 ft AEG      28 Mns Break
 
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Great natural area with some beautiful views - however finding a parking spot at the trailhead might be difficult. The first part on the Echo Trail is the most scenic as you pass through the rock hoodoos while descending towards the Hailstone Trail. Hailstone Trail was mostly level but with relatively few trees and southern exposure. The climb back up to the parking lot especially at midday can be exhausting especially in May so lots of water is recommended (we saw a few people having some trouble on the Ed Riggs part of the loop).
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Apr 26 2021
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55 male
 Joined Sep 29 2004
 Small Town USA
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NMTucson, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 26 2021
SkyIslander18 • Triplogs 2,610
Hiking5.50 Miles 650 AEG
Hiking5.50 Miles
650 ft AEG
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Echo Canyon Trail
Ed Riggs Trail
Hailstone Trail
Massai Point Nature Trail - Chiricahua NM
Silver Spur Meadow Trail
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Day trip with Jayden.
Massai Point :next: Echo Canyon :next: Faraway Ranch & Silver Spur :next: Back up to Massai Point for sunset.
Very windy today, but only really a problem on Massai Point. We had to chase a hat down.
All trail were hoodoo wonderful as always.
Wildlife spotted on this day was :o
10 turkey including a strutting tom, many Mexican Jays, several hawks, couple rock squirrels & at least 30 counted white tail deer in the dark as we left the entrance.
Great trip, will we be back
:yes:
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Mar 27 2021
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 Guides 16
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 Triplogs 1,145

51 male
 Joined Apr 30 2008
 Tucson, AZ
Big Loop - Chiricahua National MonumentTucson, AZ
Big Loop - Chiricahua National Monument
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 27 2021
azdesertfather • Triplogs 1,145
Hiking8.76 Miles 2,065 AEG
Hiking8.76 Miles   4 Hrs   59 Mns   1.99 mph
2,065 ft AEG      35 Mns Break20 LBS Pack
 
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Linked   8 linked trail guides
Heart of Rocks Loop Trail
Echo Canyon Trail
Sarah Deming Trail
Upper Rhyolite Canyon Trail
Big Balanced Rock Trail
Mushroom Rock Trail
Ed Riggs Trail
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
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Could not have asked for a nicer day to do this loop! Highs near 60, sunny with a nice little breeze. Incredible views of the snow-capped Chiricahuas above 7500 feet, with patchy snow on this trail in several places. The hoodoos were a sight to behold!
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Mar 27 2021
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 Guides 34
 Routes 138
 Photos 931
 Triplogs 111

68 male
 Joined Dec 26 2018
 Phoenix, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NMTucson, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 27 2021
GrangerGuy • Triplogs 111
Hiking3.30 Miles 544 AEG
Hiking3.30 Miles   2 Hrs   28 Mns   1.87 mph
544 ft AEG      42 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
 
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I am slowly visiting every federally protected wilderness in Arizona. When I invited my lovely wife to visit the Chiricahua National Monument, I hadn't appreciated that I was going to knock off another wilderness area. I had not recognized that the Chiricahua Wilderness and Chiricahua National Monument Wilderness were two completely separate entities. The CNM Wilderness is anything but lonely, though, unlike so many in Arizona.

We were surprised to discover there is at present no fee to enter the Chiricahua National Monument. The nice lady at the gate just waved us through.

We parked at the Echo Canyon Trailhead, getting the last parking spot, and headed off. It was pretty cool, in the 40s, so we layered up.

We took the loop at a gentle pace, taking lots of pictures. Somehow, I was disapppointed, though, as it seemed like it was so awesome, what could I say photographically about this place?
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Nov 28 2020
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52 female
 Joined Apr 02 2007
 Scottsdale, AZ
Big Loop - Chiricahua National MonumentTucson, AZ
Big Loop - Chiricahua National Monument
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 28 2020
Crzy4AZ • Triplogs 615
Hiking9.56 Miles 1,931 AEG
Hiking9.56 Miles   6 Hrs   33 Mns   1.75 mph
1,931 ft AEG   1 Hour   6 Mns Break
 
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Linked   8 linked trail guides
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
Ed Riggs Trail
Mushroom Rock Trail
Heart of Rocks Loop Trail
Big Balanced Rock Trail
Sarah Deming Trail
Upper Rhyolite Canyon Trail
Echo Canyon Trail
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Quail hunting in Southern AZ. Stopped into visitor center and took the tiny nature trail. Wish George was with me - we have been racking up federal lands and national monuments/parks since August and his 4th grade #everyKidInAPark .
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Oct 09 2020
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41 male
 Joined Sep 13 2009
 Mesa, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NMTucson, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 09 2020
jochal • Triplogs 604
Hiking3.30 Miles 544 AEG
Hiking3.30 Miles
544 ft AEG
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Echo Canyon Trail
Ed Riggs Trail
Hailstone Trail
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Went counter clockwise. Lot of bang for the buck on this hike, especially in the upper half of the Echo Canyon Trail. Gorgeous day.
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Apr 09 2020
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60 male
 Joined Nov 15 2005
 Jackson, CA
Big Loop - Chiricahua National MonumentTucson, AZ
Big Loop - Chiricahua National Monument
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 09 2020
toddak • Triplogs 577
Hiking12.50 Miles 3,000 AEG
Hiking12.50 Miles   5 Hrs   30 Mns   2.27 mph
3,000 ft AEG
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1st trip
Linked   11 linked trail guides
Lower Rhyolite Canyon Trail
Upper Rhyolite Canyon Trail
Echo Canyon Trail
Ed Riggs Trail
Mushroom Rock Trail
Inspiration Point Trail
Big Balanced Rock Trail
Heart of Rocks Loop Trail
Sarah Deming Trail
Chiricahua Shuttle
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
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Drove over from the east side on FR 42 to the nearly deserted national monument. Clockwise around the loop with side hikes to Inspiration and Heart of Rocks. Fantastic!

On the way out the ranger was closing the gate at the entrance station - cars were no longer allowed in, but road walking or biking in is still allowed (2 miles to the visitor center).
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Aug 26 2019
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55 male
 Joined Sep 29 2004
 Small Town USA
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NMTucson, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Aug 26 2019
SkyIslander18 • Triplogs 2,610
Hiking6.50 Miles 750 AEG
Hiking6.50 Miles
750 ft AEG
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Echo Canyon Trail
Ed Riggs Trail
Hailstone Trail
Massai Point Nature Trail - Chiricahua NM
Silver Spur Meadow Trail
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It's been a while!
Still my all-time favorite SE playground.
Everything looked hoodoo great, except Echo Park ... what a mess.
Unbelievable amount of deer along Silver Spur (18-20) including 2 very nice bucks.
Big lightning cell hitting as I left.
Monument has been recovering well from the fire.
Shall be back ... this place rocks!
:D
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May 26 2019
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43 female
 Joined Jun 23 2015
 Phoenix, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NMTucson, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar May 26 2019
emilystardust • Triplogs 792
Hiking3.30 Miles 544 AEG
Hiking3.30 Miles
544 ft AEG
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Hailstone Trail
Ed Riggs Trail
Echo Canyon Trail
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Jan 08 2018
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36 female
 Joined Oct 04 2012
 Phoenix, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NMTucson, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
Tucson, AZ
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WaitingForRain • Triplogs 1,041
Hiking3.30 Miles 544 AEG
Hiking3.30 Miles
544 ft AEG
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1st trip
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Sep 10 2017
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48 male
 Joined Apr 12 2004
 Tucson, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NMTucson, AZ
Echo Canyon Loop - Chiricahua NM
Tucson, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 10 2017
PrestonSands • Triplogs 2,097
Hiking3.30 Miles 544 AEG
Hiking3.30 Miles
544 ft AEG
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Partners none no partners
Made the long drive out to Chiricahua for some Monument fun. First time in 4 years for me and first ever for Shauna. We started out on Ed Riggs Trail and went clockwise. Nice to see the area greening up, but burnt trees from the 2011 Horseshoe 2 Fire were still very noticeable. The Arizona Cypress saplings in Echo Park are getting big. Saw some minor wildflowers along the loop, some water in Echo Park, and a few others out hiking. We took a short cooling off break in a shady, breezy gap between hoodoos before finishing off the loop. I took note of the hills stretching off toward Cochise Head on the drive down, which still looked pretty desolate from the 2011 fire. Visiting the Monument for me is like seeing an old friend; always makes me smile. So nice to visit once again!
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