Coronado National Memorial, National Memorial in Cochise County, Arizona, US
The memorial spans 4,750 acres on the southeast flank of the Huachuca Mountains, featuring hiking trails and an overlook at Montezuma Pass.
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado led an expedition through this region in 1540, searching for seven cities reported to contain precious stones and gold.
The memorial connects the United States and Mexico through shared history, marking where Spanish explorers first entered present-day Arizona territory.
Visitors access eight miles of trails year-round, with temperatures ranging from 106°F in summer to occasional freezing conditions in winter.
The memorial includes a 600-foot-long natural cave on Montezuma Peak containing geological formations and historical inscriptions.
Location: Cochise County
Inception: November 5, 1952
Operator: National Park Service
Address: 4101 4101 East Montezuma Canyon Road 85615 Hereford 85615 Hereford
Phone: +15203665515
Website: https://nps.gov/coro
GPS coordinates: 31.35081,-110.28555
Latest update: May 21, 2025 18:20
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