Willcox to Van Horn

---

Lots of miles today - - about 440. Started day by driving from Willcox, AZ south to Chiricahua National Monument. The drive down is through a very dry desert devoid of trees. The road into the park from AZ 186 is only about a mile long. As soon as we entered the canyon, there were lots of trees, including a few pines. The rock formations were pretty spectacular with quite a few "balancing" rocks that look ready to topple over. There was a 29' vehicle length restriction and I was too lazy to unhook, so we didn't get to do the entire loop - - maybe next time. Drove back to I-10 and headed east. Ate lunch at the NM welcome center. Went through El Paso about 2:30 which was too early to stop, so drove on to Van Horn, TX and are staying at the same KOA we used last trip. Was amazed at the size and traffic in El Paso. Last time I was there, it was a sleepy little city with no freeways and little traffic. What a change.

---

Photos

Photo 1
Balancing Rock in Chiricahua NM

Photo 2
Sculpted Rock in Chiricahua NM

Photo 3
Ash Rock formations in Chiricahua NM

Photo 4
Dos Cabesas Peak north of Chricahua NM