Chiricahua National Monument · Arizona

Massai Point Nature

0.3 mi of trail, end to end · 150 ft of descent · 6,694 ft–6,831 ft · hiking

Exhibits

Along the way Columns, Pinnacles, and Balanced Rocks Massai Point Trailhead

Massai Point Nature Trail the Park Service's write-up

30 Minutes · no dogs

Take in sweeping views, balanced rock formations, and the park’s geologic story from this short trail beginning at the Massai Point parking area. The half‑mile route starts on the north side, climbs to the exhibit building, and then follows the west rim south around the point. Interpretive signs describe how these unique formations developed over time.

Those looking to explore deeper into the rock formations can connect to the Ed Riggs Trail and the larger trail system.

Uneven footing, stairs, and the 6,870‑foot (2,094 m) elevation can make this short hike feel more challenging.

Accessibility The northern section of this trail (0.1 mile, 500 feet) is paved with a steep grade. Visitors using wheelchairs or other mobility devices may find a powered or assisted device helpful due to curved, exposed edges, and steep grade. The rest of the trail is generally not passable for most wheeled mobility devices due to stairs and uneven terrain.

This hike on nps.gov

On the parks map

About this trail's facts

The lines are the National Park Service's public trails layer, the trailheads and the waterfalls, views, peaks and historic places along them the Service's public points of interest, read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end. The write-ups are the Service's own "things to do" text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the park's own site before you go.