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The Big Loop - Chiricahua National Park

Mountain with several rock formations
Hiking

The Big Loop

Chiricahua National Park
4-7 Hours
Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
Pets: No
Fees: No

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1 active alert
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Access Requirements

Unknown
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Weather forecast

46°F 8°C · Mostly Clear
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Best Time to Visit

Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
Based on official activity seasons

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1 active alert
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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

For folks wanting to do everything, this 9.5 mile route consists of the Echo Canyon, Upper Rhyolite Canyon, Sarah Deming, Heart of Rocks, Big Balanced Rock, Inspiration Point, Mushroom Rock, and Ed Riggs trails. It features our balanced rocks. The trail begins from the Echo Canyon trailhead.

For folks wanting to do everything, this strenuous, 9.5 mile route consists of the Echo Canyon, Upper Rhyolite Canyon, Sarah Deming, Heart of Rocks, Big Balanced Rock, Inspiration Point, Mushroom Rock, and Ed Riggs trails. It features our balanced rocks. The trail begins from the Echo Canyon trailhead.

Activity details

Duration
4-7 Hours
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Time of day
Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
Pets
No
Fees
No
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Weather forecast

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Tonight
46°F8°C
Mostly Clear
SSE 6 mph9 km/h Rain: 1%
Sunday
69°F21°C
Sunny
SSW 7 mph11 km/h
Sunday Night
48°F9°C
Partly Cloudy
E 6 mph10 km/h
Monday
74°F23°C
Mostly Sunny
ESE 6 mph10 km/h Rain: 3%
Monday Night
51°F11°C
Mostly Clear
SE 5 mph8 km/h
Tuesday
75°F24°C
Sunny
SSW 6 mph9 km/h Rain: 1%
Forecast data provided by the National Weather Service.
Last updated: Oct 24, 2026 at 1:32 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

Tonight
46°F8°C
Mostly Clear

Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South southeast wind 2 to 9 mph.

SSE 6 mph9 km/h Rain: 1%
Sunday
69°F21°C
Sunny

Sunny, with a high near 69. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

SSW 7 mph11 km/h
Sunday Night
48°F9°C
Partly Cloudy

Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind around 6 mph.

E 6 mph10 km/h
Monday
74°F23°C
Mostly Sunny

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

ESE 6 mph10 km/h Rain: 3%
Monday Night
51°F11°C
Mostly Clear

Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

SE 5 mph8 km/h
Tuesday
75°F24°C
Sunny

Sunny, with a high near 75.

SSW 6 mph9 km/h Rain: 1%
Tuesday Night
52°F11°C
Mostly Clear

Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

S 5 mph8 km/h
Wednesday
76°F24°C
Mostly Sunny

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

SSW 5 mph8 km/h
Wednesday Night
54°F12°C
Partly Cloudy

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

SSE 5 mph8 km/h Rain: 1%
Thursday
74°F23°C
Partly Sunny

Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

SSE 6 mph9 km/h Rain: 8%
Thursday Night
54°F12°C
Chance Rain Showers

A chance of rain showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

S 6 mph10 km/h Rain: 42%
Friday
68°F20°C
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

A chance of rain showers before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

S 9 mph14 km/h Rain: 57%
Friday Night
50°F10°C
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

SSW 9 mph14 km/h Rain: 53%
Saturday
64°F18°C
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

A slight chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

SW 9 mph14 km/h Rain: 48%

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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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