Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park

Category: Memorial park

Address: White Spar Hwy #89, Yarnell, AZ 85362, USA

Phone: +18776972757

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Frederick Brown

Jul 28, 2022

Real special place to honor the Granite mountain Hotshots, as a Wildland firefighter this was a true blessing to experience, god bless all the Hotshots and firefighter for doing what they do

Lynn Yantz

Jun 9, 2022

The Earth displays God's Majesty!!! Once in a lifetime trip to Granite Mountain Hot Shots - where tragically 19 firefighters died in 2013 while battling a fire πŸ˜ͺ

Ted Carrell

May 19, 2022

Great hike, about 7 miles, the Memorial’s on the trail are inspiring. Start early, before it gets too hot, take plenty of water and trail mix, wear good hiking boots. Worth the time and effort!

NuCreation

Jul 4, 2021

Yay! I paid my respect at this memorial site. Took my 4.5 round trip of 7miles according to All Trails app. Pros- free small parking, moderate trails, easy to navigate the trails, worth the seeing the top observation area. You can go another half a mile to see the circle memorial grave site. Cooler weather than PHX. The view is decent. Rest area with a bench. The plat is amazing there’s cute tiny American flags around the rocks. Not busy when I went so come early at 7am. Small parking lot. Cons- if you hike all the way down going you will hike back up. Lots of switch backs trails. Lots of black ants and bees. Lots of Geico. Not a whole lot of shades. The hike Feels long. As always, the drill, you are hiking in AZ so come prepared with lots of water, proper shoes, hat, sunglasses, bring a backpack. Snacks. Sunblocks. I recommend this trail for those who like adventure. Have fun! Blessings!

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Questions & Answers

What about the huge tree? Where's that at?

Malcolm Jose | Jun 30, 2018
kelly roberts | Jul 1, 2018

Off the little granite mountain trail. On iron springs rd.

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Can you leave flowers?

BASKBLOODIRISHHART | Jun 30, 2018
michael clark | Jul 1, 2018

Yes

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Are there any Port a potties along the trail?

Frank Medina | Jun 30, 2018
Teppo Dama | Jul 1, 2018

Not on the trail, but there are in the parking lot.

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Can i bring my bike

Kevin Contreras | Jun 30, 2018
John Vincent | Jul 1, 2018

Awesome scenery

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I would like info on the Hot Shots dedication coming up soon, date and number to call for info. Thank you, Viki Perkett

Viki Perkett | Jun 30, 2018
Melinda Kay Matney | Jul 1, 2018

If you want to know more about them, there is a movie. Only the Brave. It was released October 2017. It is am awesome movie.

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When will the memorial site be lit up for Christmas? If at all?

Jeremy Smith | Jun 30, 2018
Ripple Ratt | Jul 1, 2018

Doubt it as there is no electricity for miles around it.

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Can I bring my dog?

David LaFave | Jun 30, 2018
Kelly Witt | Jul 1, 2018

If you do bring your dog, please make sure you: a) go during a cooler season, start extra early in the morning, and bring a lot of water so that your dog doesn't die of a heat stroke and b) respectfully, please remember to bring poop bags to pick-up after your dog and carry the used bags out with you. This is a memorial site where 19 firefighters died - leaving dog poops out is disrespectful.

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Would a 5yr old, with some hiking experience, be able to handle the hike to the memorial site?

Kevin Hamm | Jun 30, 2019
Elliot Crosby | Jul 1, 2019

I think so. Like De Ann said, plan for breaks. You might have to help him/her out in a few spots, but you should be alright. It's not an easy hike for someone that young, mostly because it is seven miles round trip. And it's a real hike, not a nature walk. We plan on taking our almost four year old for memorial day this year.

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