Mares Bluff Veterans Memorial

A 0.6-0.7 mile round-trip trail (about 300 ft of elevation gain, steep switchbacks, ~30 minutes round trip) at the south end of Clifton leading to a veterans memorial with roughly 2,000 replica dog tags on wire cables and plaques honoring Greenlee County service members killed or missing in action. Built and maintained by veterans and community volunteers around 2015-2016. The summit has a sweeping view of Clifton, about 300 ft above town.

At a Glance

Outdoor Type

Historic Site

Season

Year-round

Difficulty

Easy

Access

Verify locally

Duration

About 30 minutes round trip

Fees

Free

Safety

Trail crosses private land in places; loose rock and steep switchbacks despite the easy rating. Visitors should be respectful of private property.

Route & Practical Details

Distance

0.7

Elevation Gain

300

Access Notes

https://maps.app.goo.gl/o2dCCWhf7KwPeUBw5

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Location

Connected to This Community

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