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
Gallery
Connected to This Community
Nearest Community
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