Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park | Arizona

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The Hotshots

On June 30, 2013, Nineteen of the 20 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, an elite crew trained to fight wilderness fires, died as they battled a fire outside of Yarnell. The Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park is dedicated to their sacrifice.

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Trails

Follow the Hotshot Trail to an overlook of the Yarnell Valley below. Then take the Journey Trail to pay respects to the fallen Hotshot firefighters at the Fatality Site.

Park and Facility Hours

Sunrise - Sunset

Shuttle service runs Friday-Sunday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Highway 89 and Shrine Road in Yarnell. Park along Highway 89.

Park Entrance Fee

Free

Donations can be made at the park. Tax-deductible online donations are accepted through the Arizona State Parks Foundation.

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About Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park

Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park was dedicated in 2016 as a place to remember the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot Firefighters who were lost on June 30, 2013, while fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire. We invite you to hike the trail to better understand the experience of these men as well as to appreciate the beauty of the town of Yarnell and the surrounding areas. Hike the Hotshots Trail from the parking lot trailhead up to the overlook where you'll see sweeping views in every direction, and perhaps leave a memento on our remembrance wall. Or continue your hike down the Memorial Trail, where you can pay your respects at the site where the Hotshots were recovered. The hike is approximately 3.5 miles long from the trailhead to the Fatality Site, for a full length of about 7 miles.

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Park Contacts

The park is located 2 miles south of Yarnell on southbound State Route 89

(877) MY-PARKS