Chiricahua National Monument
Silver Spur Meadow Trail

Trail Facts at a Glance

Name: Chiricahua National Monument, Silver Spur Meadow Trail

Location: 13063 E Bonita Canyon Drive, Willcox, AZ 85643

Trail length plus more: 3 miles out and back, Gain 180’, Elevation 5400’, Slope >8% in some short sections. To take the one-way route (1.5 miles), hikers need two cars with two drivers to create a car shuttle.

Trail surface: Rugged natural surface with occasional ruts, rocks, roots, sand and stairs

Parks agency: National Park Service

Contact: (520) 824-3560

Parking fee: No fee

Trail hours: 24 hours 7 days a week, Visitor Center: 8:30am- 4:30pm and is closed on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

Transit: None

Date of last visit: May 30, 2026

Description

Overview

Located in Cochise County, approximately 35 miles southeast of Willcox, Arizona
Premier hiking destination with rich cultural history
Faraway Ranch, a 160-acre homestead
Towering rock structures and large balancing boulders

Parking, Restrooms & Amenities

Accessible parking, accessible restrooms and potable water at the parking lots
Visitor Center provides information and a gift shop
Dogs allowed on leash and benches placed along the route
Interpretive signs describing local plants and park history
Scenic drive ending at Massai Point, offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

Trail Route

Silver Spur Meadow Trail is a 3-mile out-and-back hike
Trailhead is near the Visitor Center along the Park’s main road
Hike 1.5 miles one-way using a vehicle shuttle
Walk 0.1 mile from the western parking area to Faraway Ranch
Partially shady

Enjoy a 2-minute virtual visit to enhance your trail experience

Disclaimer: The information provided is for general guidance only and may not reflect current conditions. Users must assess trails for themselves, consider their own abilities, and assume all risks associated with trail use. Tucson AccessTrails, a nonprofit corporation, is not responsible for any injuries or incidents that may occur. Always use caution and prepare appropriately when visiting trails.