Chiricahua Mountains – Barfoot Park
Nestled among the pines at 8,169 feet elevation, Barfoot Park is a great escape from the desert heat. Barfoot Spring supplies water to a lush meadow in the middle of the park-like conifer forest, creating a habitat mosaic that is rich in birdlife. Several southeastern Arizona specialties can be found here, including Mexican Chickadee, Greater Pewee, and multiple species of warbler.
Site Information
Region: Tucson and Southern
County: Cochise
Directions: Can be reached from Portal or Pinery Canyon Road, the best landmark being Onion Saddle. From Onion Saddle, drive south about 1.6 miles to a fork. Turn right and drive about 0.6 miles to the top of a steep hill. Most drivers will stop here, but others continue down the steep hill. The road ends in about 0.4 miles at Barfoot Meadow.
Latitude: 31.918195
Longitude: -109.274051
Operational Hours: Open all year, 24 hours a day
Admission or Fees: None
Best time to visit: April-September
Habitats: Pine forest
Know Before You Go
Monitor local weather conditions as heavy summer rains may flood roads in the area. Area closed in winter.
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: Mexican Chickadee
Speciality: Grace’s Warbler, Greater Pewee, Olive Warbler, Red-faced Warbler
Contact Information
Coronado National Forest Douglas Ranger District
1192 W. Saddleview Road
Douglas, AZ 85607
Phone: 520-388-8436
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/coronado/recarea/?recid=82478
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L128885
Additional Resources:
Southwestern Research Station
Chiricahua Desert Museum
Chiricahua National Monument
Coronado National Forest
Leslie Canyon National Wildlife Refuge
San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge
