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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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
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)
Trails
Distance ?
3.7 milesElevation Gain ?
690 feetReal Ascent ?
1,711 feetReal Descent ?
1,021 feetAvg Grade (2°)
4%Grade (-30° to 31°)
-58% to 60%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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