Coronado National Memorial - Hereford Landmark

Full Amenity List

• Wheelchair Accessible
• Restrooms
• Visitor Center
• children's activities
• historic sites nearby
• Restaurant nearby

Descriptions from Across the Web

• Mission Coronado National Memorial commemorates and interprets the significance of Francisco Vásquez de Coronado’s expedition and the resulting cultural influences of 16th century Spanish colonial exploration in the Americas. The Memorial preserves and interprets the natural and human history... more on Nps.gov
• A memorial park dedicated to its explorer, Coronado. There is auto touring, picnicking, hiking, bird watching, and a museum. Dogs are not allowed in buildings, in caves, or on most all the trails. They are allowed on all paved roads, and on the Crest Trail the 5.3 miles one way to Miller Peak (el... more on DogFriendly.com
• The Coronado National Memorial features wonderful birdwatching opportunities and outstanding views of the valleys through which Coronado led his band of explorers centuries ago. East Montezuma Canyon Road bisects the memorial and leads to superb hiking trails and the 6,575-foot Montezuma Pass, wh... more on LLBean.com
• Those driving to Coronado National Memorial, dedicated to Francisco Vásquez de Coronado, will see many of the same stunning vistas of Arizona and Mexico the conquistador saw when he trod this route in 1540 seeking the mythical Seven Cities of Cíbola. It's a little more than 3 mi via a d... more on Fodor's
• Coronado National Memorial, near Sierra Vista, Arizona, commemorates the first organized expedition into the Southwest by conquistador Francisco Vásquez de Coronado. In a natural setting on the international border, the memorial confirms the ties that bind the United States and Mexico. Official ... more on En.wikipedia.org

Directions

From Hereford, AZ - Head west on E Hereford Rd toward San Pedro Trail, Turn left at S Palominas Rd, Turn right at AZ-92/E AZ-92, Turn left at S Coronado Memorial Dr, S Coronado Memorial Dr turns slightly right and becomes Coronado Rd/Montezuma Canyon Rd Continue to follow Montezuma Canyon Rd.

Hours

Park open year round from dawn to dusk. Visitor Center hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily except Thanksgiving Day and December 25th.

Miscellaneous

• Admission: There are no entrance fees
• Childrens Programs: The Junior Ranger program is designed for young visitors between the ages of 5 and 12. For more informations : http://www.nps.gov/coro/forkids/beajuniorranger.htm

Other Web Resources

• www.nps.gov