Coronado National Memorial
Closure Caution See 2 current alerts
Current alerts (2)
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Closure
Yaqui Ridge Trail Closure
Due to nearby construction and blasting, the 1-mile Yaqui Ridge Trail is closed starting April 13, 2026 until further notice to ensure visitor safety. The closure begins at the junction with Joe’s Canyon Trail, and access beyond this point is not permitted. This affects access to the southern terminus of the Arizona National Scenic Trail.
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Caution
Be Aware of Illegal Traffic
Smuggling and/or illegal entry is common in this area due to the proximity of the international border. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times and do not travel alone in remote areas.
Hours
Park
| Every day | Sunrise to Sunset |
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Coronado National Memorial is a day use park. The trails, picnic area, waysides, and Montezuma Pass overlook are open each day from one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset.
Visitor centers
Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center
Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center
| Every day | 8:00AM - 4:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
The visitor center is open every day (except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day) from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center
Events in the next few days
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Montezuma Pass Ride with a Ranger and Hiker Transport
· 08:30 AM – 09:30 AM · Shuttle begins at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center · Free
About this park
It was a journey of conquest filled with exploration, wonder - and cruelty. Inspired by tales of vast cities of gold, 339 European soldiers and over a thousand Aztec allies embarked on an epic journey through arid deserts and rugged mountains. They encountered rich traditions and brought new technologies. The resulting collision and combination of cultures reverberates today.