Texas Canyon is a valley in Cochise County, Arizona, [1] about 20 miles east of Benson on Interstate 10. Lying between the Little Dragoon Mountains to the north and the Dragoon Mountains to the south and known for its giant granite boulders, the canyon attracts rockhounds and photographers.

Located in the desert of southern Arizona between Benson and Wilcox, the Texas Canyon is a beautiful area with some of the most interesting, huge rock formations in the lower 48 states. Highly recommend pulling into the rest area to take in the natural beauty along this short stretch of …

“Texas Canyon is one of the most unique landscapes in the Southwest, formed by millions of years of wind and rain weathering the granite,” she says, likening it to Joshua Tree National Park and the Wilderness of Rock on Mount Lemmon.

At the Texas Canyon Nature Preserve at Amerind, visitors will discover eight miles of scenic trails among striking iconic boulders, oak and mesquite grasslands, and protected wildlife. Enjoy a walk or hike through a breathtaking sculpture garden of towering spires and balanced rocks, abundant native plants and birds, and the solitude of the ...

Sep 5, 2024 · Located 15 miles east of Benson, Texas Canyon is a valley between the Little Dragoon Mountains to the north and the Dragoon Mountains to the south. It spills across I-10, which is where most ...

Apr 27, 2023 · This September, a 5.7-mile trail system is set to open on the Amerind Museum property in Dragoon, Arizona. Here's a look at the scenic Texas Canyon.

Dec 27, 2024 · Despite its eye-catching appearance — widely seen and enjoyed by motorists on Interstate 10 — Texas Canyon has been mostly off limits for exploration. It sits on private land so there has been no public access to this exotic rocky playground.

Sep 15, 2023 · The jostled stone gorge of Texas Canyon sits on a swath of private property in the Chihuahuan Desert along Interstate 10 an hour east of Tucson. Until now, this wonderland of weathered igneous rock on the Amerind Museum property in the community of Dragoon was inaccessible to the public.

5 days ago · Want to find the best trails in Texas Canyon Nature Preserve for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 5 great trails for hiking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.

Explore Texas Canyon - view hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.