Ironwood Forest National Monument
The Ironwood Forest National Monument, established in early 2000, covers more than 130,000 acres of land in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona.
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Ironwood Forest National Monument Details
The Ironwood Forest National Monument, established in early 2000, covers more than 130,000 acres of land in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona. It is remarkable for its large assemblage of ironwood, or desert ironwood, trees, as well as its inclusion of desert mountain ranges, such as the Silver Bell, Waterman, and Sawtooth. The monument also features significant Hohokam and Paleo-Indian historical sites.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Ironwood Forest National Monument
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Signal Hill Petroglyphs
See dozens of petroglyphs dating back hundreds, maybe even thousands, of years.
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Signal Hill Petroglyphs Trail
See dozens of petroglyphs from this easily traversed trail.
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Bajada Loop Drive
An unpaved, six-mile scenic drive through the park's Tucson Mountain District.
