Arizona 181 begins at U.S. Highway 191, and travels northeast to Chiricahua
National Monument. The road was added to the state highway
system in 1936.
With the establishment of Arizona 186 in 1956, Arizona 181
became lightly travelled.
Perspective from Eastbound Arizona 181
This shield is seen just after turning onto Arizona
181 from Arizona 186, 4 miles east of Chiricahua National
Monument. Photo taken November 10, 2007.
This is a rare sight in Arizona - an advance warning
for the end of the highway. Photo taken November 10,
2007.
This is a panorama of Arizona 181 heading east toward
Chiricahua National Monument. Photo taken November 10,
2007.
Trucks over 40 feet are restricted along Arizona 181.
Photo taken November 10, 2007.
Arizona 181 meets Pinery
Canyon Road here. Use Pinery Canyon Road to reach
Pinery Canyon Campground (closed November - April). Photo
taken November 10, 2007.
Arizona 181 ends here, just outside the entrance to
Chiricahua National Monument. Photo taken November 10,
2007.
Arizona 181 enters Chiricahua
National Monument here. The monument is known for
the Rhyolite formations found throughout the park. Photo
taken November 10, 2007.
Perspective from Westbound Arizona 181
Arizona 181 begins at this distance sign, just west
of Chiricahua National Monument. Photo taken November
10, 2007.
Use Arizona 181 to reach U.S. Highway 191, and Arizona
186 to reach Interstate 10 and Willcox. Photo taken November
10, 2007.
Arizona 181 separates from Arizona 186 here.
Photo taken November 10, 2007.
This Arizona 181 shield is seen just south of Arizona
186. Photo taken November 10, 2007.
Arizona is known for impressive sunsets, and this day
was no exception due to a cold front passing over the
state. Photo taken November 10, 2007.
Sunset over Arizona 181, approximately 10 miles from
U.S. 191. Photo taken November 10, 2007.
