Ft Huachuca – Huachuca Canyon
Huachuca Canyon is located on the Fort Huachuca Army Base and is one of many beautiful canyons in the Huachuca Mountains. At the entrance to the canyon, birds of lower elevations meet their mountain counterparts: Summer and Hepatic tanagers, Lucy’s and Black-throated Gray warblers, Ladder-backed and Arizona woodpeckers. Gray Hawks nested in the sycamores over the lower picnic area, where the second Sinaloa Wren in the U.S. was resident for several years.
Established in 1877, the Fort was annexed in 1971 by the city of Sierra Vista and declared a national landmark in 1976.
Site Information
Region: Tucson and Southern
County: Cochise
Directions: From Sierra Vista and the intersection of Hwy. 90 and Hwy. 92, go west on Fry Blvd. about three miles to the Fort Huachuca main gate. Stop at the visitor center for a pass.
Latitude: 31.541916
Longitude: -110.373583
Operational Hours: Open regular business hours
Admission or Fees: Visitor pass required
Best time to visit: April through September
Habitats: Grassland, Pine-oak Forest
Know Before You Go
Fort Huachuca is an active military installation, and visitors must stop at the Visitor Center prior to entering the gates. View information about accessing Fort Huachuca. International visitors should contact the City of Sierra Vista Public Information Office at least 3 weeks prior to visiting.
Safety First! Arizona has many beautiful places to explore and we’d like to help you make it a safe and enjoyable experience. Check out our recommendations for hiking precautions.
Species Highlights
Rare: Elegant Trogon
Speciality: Arizona Woodpecker, Black-throated Gray Warbler, Gray Hawk, Hepatic Tanager, Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Lucy’s Warbler, Painted Redstart, Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher
Charismatic: Summer Tanager
Contact Information
U.S. Army Fort Huachuca
U.S. Army
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613
Phone: 520-454-2323
Website: https://home.army.mil/huachuca/index.php/about/Garrison/DES/physical-security/visitor-access
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L269204
