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Bonita Canyon Drive - Chiricahua National Park

car drives a two lane road with trees on both sides and rocks towering above
Scenic Driving

Bonita Canyon Drive

Chiricahua National Park
60-90 Minutes
Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
Pets: Yes
Fees: No

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Access Requirements

Unknown
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Weather forecast

78°F 26°C · Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Best Time to Visit

Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
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Vehicle Length & Trailer Restrictions

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No large vehicle turnaround after Faraway Ranch Parking (1 mile after entrance). Vehicles over 29 feet park at Faraway. Disconnect trailers at Faraway. Trailers with campground reservations proceed to camp. Scenic drive = 24 ft limit and no trailers.
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About this activity

This 8-mile paved drive winds up the valley through rock formations, oak, cypress, and pine forests, to Massai Point. Massai Point overlook has a 360-degree view of the Wonderland of Rocks and the surrounding valleys and mountains.

This 8-mile paved drive winds up the valley through rock formations, oak, cypress, and pine forests, to Massai Point. Massai Point overlook has a 360-degree view of the Wonderland of Rocks and the surrounding valleys and mountains.

Stops on the drive include the Erickson Cemetery, Faraway Ranch, the park Visitor Center and store, Bonita Canyon Campground, Massai Point, and the turn off for Echo Canyon and Sugarloaf trailheads. 

There are several pull outs to view rocks along the road as you come back down.

Please follow the speed limit and watch for animals.

Activity details

Duration
60-90 Minutes
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Time of day
Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
Pets
Yes
Fees
No
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Weather forecast

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Tornado Watch
This Afternoon
78°F26°C
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 12 mph19 km/h Rain: 27%
Tonight
56°F13°C
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 8 mph12 km/h Rain: 25%
Friday
74°F23°C
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 10 mph15 km/h Rain: 13%
Friday Night
51°F11°C
Mostly Clear
S 7 mph10 km/h Rain: 3%
Saturday
69°F21°C
Sunny
SSW 10 mph15 km/h Rain: 6%
Saturday Night
47°F8°C
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 2%
Forecast data provided by the National Weather Service.
Last updated: Oct 22, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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Forecasts can change and local conditions may vary. Check official weather alerts and park guidance before your visit.

More weather details

This Afternoon
78°F26°C
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 69 in the afternoon. South southwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

SSW 12 mph19 km/h Rain: 27%
Tonight
56°F13°C
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 3 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

SSW 8 mph12 km/h Rain: 25%
Friday
74°F23°C
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm. Mostly sunny. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

SSW 10 mph15 km/h Rain: 13%
Friday Night
51°F11°C
Mostly Clear

Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

S 7 mph10 km/h Rain: 3%
Saturday
69°F21°C
Sunny

Sunny, with a high near 69. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

SSW 10 mph15 km/h Rain: 6%
Saturday Night
47°F8°C
Mostly Clear

Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

S 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 2%
Sunday
69°F21°C
Sunny

Sunny, with a high near 69.

SSW 5 mph7 km/h Rain: 5%
Sunday Night
48°F9°C
Partly Cloudy

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

NE 5 mph8 km/h
Monday
70°F21°C
Sunny

Sunny, with a high near 70.

ENE 6 mph10 km/h Rain: 1%
Monday Night
50°F10°C
Mostly Clear

Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

E 6 mph10 km/h
Tuesday
71°F22°C
Sunny

Sunny, with a high near 71.

ESE 6 mph10 km/h
Tuesday Night
51°F11°C
Partly Cloudy

Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

SE 6 mph10 km/h Rain: 2%
Wednesday
71°F22°C
Mostly Sunny

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

S 6 mph10 km/h Rain: 5%
Wednesday Night
52°F11°C
Partly Cloudy

Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

SSE 6 mph10 km/h Rain: 9%

Weather alerts

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued October 22 at 10:16AM MST until October 22 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 693 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ARIZONA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST ARIZONA COCHISE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF DOUGLAS AND SIERRA VISTA.

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Weather, wind, precipitation and temperature can vary by location and time. Prepare appropriate clothing and equipment and check official alerts and park guidance.

Forecasts can change and local conditions may vary. Check official weather alerts and park guidance before your visit.

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