Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial
Yarnell, Arizona
| Address: | Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park, Yarnell, AZ 85362, USA |
| GPS: |
34°12'11.8"N 112°46'28.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trails/Routes: | 3.7 mi |
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From the Observation Deck, you can see the Fatality Site 400’ below and the Town of Yarnell to the east. Additional interpretive signage outlines the tragic events of the Yarnell Hill Fire. A Tribute Wall will be available to leave stickers, patches and other mementos in honor of the sacrifice the Granite Mountain Hotshots made to protect our community. The 3/4-mile Journey Trails allows you to follow the last steps of the Hotshots down to the Fatality Site where they made their last stand. Encircling the Fatality Site, 19 gabions, one for each Hotshot, are united by chains representing their eternal team. A path surrounds the gabions and a memorial flagpole. Please, take a moment to pay your respects, but remain outside of the gabion enclosure out of respect for the Hotshots and their families.Courtesy of hikearizona.com
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Hiking at Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park
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The starring characters of Arizona trails are the terrain, waterways, scenery, wildlife and plants. That I happened to hike a particular trail is not part of its theme or the influence it will have on other trekkers.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/arizona/hiking/2017/03/20/granite-mountain-hotshots-park-hiking-trails-yarnell/99263496/Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read MoreDirections
From Yarnell, Arizona
- Head southwest on AZ-89 S/Broadway toward Happy WayContinue to follow AZ-89 SDestination will be on the right(2.8 mi)
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South, Bajada, Mule Deer Loop Trail
Waddell, Arizona
46.8 miles SA 4.1-mile moderate desert loop near Waddell, Arizona with wildlife viewing opportunities — accessible from October through April, connecting South, Bajada, and Mule Deer trails.
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Deem Hills Circumference Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
48.0 miles SEA 10.5-mile moderate mountain bike loop near Phoenix that's primarily used for riding — a straightforward circumference route around Deem Hills.
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Deem Hills Circumference Trail with Summit
Phoenix, Arizona
48.0 miles SEA just-under-6-mile circumference trail looping two desert hills in Deem Hills Recreation Area, with a ridge summit option offering great overlooks and about 600 feet of total elevation gain.
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Sidewinder-Ocotillo-West Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
48.6 miles SEA Sonoran Desert loop near Phoenix combining the flat Ocotillo Trail with the more elevated, twisty Sidewinder section — bring at least 2 liters of water, there's no shade or water on trail.
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Tower Road - Sonoran Preserve
Phoenix, Arizona
48.6 miles SEA short, steep 0.6-mile out-and-back on asphalt to the radio tower in the Sonoran Preserve — a quick, no-frills hill climb in Phoenix.
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Deem Hills Inner Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
48.7 miles SEHike and Mountain Bike near Phoenix, Arizona
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Palisade to Basalt to Circumference Trail Loop
Phoenix, Arizona
48.7 miles SEHike near Phoenix, Arizona
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Deem Hills East Trail
Phoenix, Arizona
48.7 miles SEA newer, less-crowded Phoenix park with a just-under-6-mile loop around two hills and more demanding terrain on the east side — well-cut desert trail with a Basalt shortcut option.
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H-1 to H-4 Trails Loop
Glendale, Arizona
48.9 miles SEOver 20 miles of H-Trails winding through the Hedgpeth Hills in Glendale, with routes ranging from 0.75 to 5 miles and elevation gains up to 550 feet — mix and match for a custom loop.
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Bobcat Trail - Sonoran Preserve
Phoenix, Arizona
48.9 miles SEA 2-mile out-and-back connector trail in the Sonoran Desert Preserve with great desert scenery, distant mountain views, dry wash crossings, and well-signed GPS markers — ideal as a warmup to the Dixie Mountain Loop.
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Arrowhead Point Trail
Glendale, Arizona
49.0 miles SEA 2.4-mile rocky switchback trail climbs to a flag-topped summit with valley and peak views, then continues to a shaded ramada — classic Sonoran Desert hiking near Glendale.
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Thunderbird H-2 Trail
Glendale, Arizona
49.0 miles SEA steady, non-strenuous hike to the summit of Thunderbird with slightly rocky sections and an American flag planted at the top in a rock pile — 1 to 3 hours round trip.
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