Arizona State Route 181 begins at U.S. 191 in the Sulphur Springs Valley south of Turkey Creek Ridge and west of Sunizona. Traveling east across ranch land toward the Chiricahua Mountains, SR 181 heads to Turkey Creek Road where it turns. Crossing Turkey and Rock Creeks, SR 181 continues to SR 186, where it spurs east to Chiricahua National Monument. The route was added to the state highway system in 1936.
With the establishment of State Route 186 northwest from SR 181 to Willcox in 1956, SR 181 became lightly traveled.
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| Confirming marker posted within the two-wye intersection at the south end of SR 186. 11/10/07 |
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| SR 181 runs 2.99 miles east from SR 186 to Chiricahua National Monument. 11/10/07 |
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| A rare advance warning for the end of an Arizona State Route follows just east of SR 186. 11/10/07 |
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| The Chiricahua Mountains spread into view from SR 181 ahead of Pinery Creek. 11/10/07 |
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| Trucks over 40 feet are restricted along SR 181. 11/10/07 |
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| Pinery Canyon Road spurs 2.11 miles south into Coronado National Forest en route to Pinery Canyon Campground, which is closed November through April. 11/10/07 |
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| SR 181 ends at Bonita Canyon Drive and the entrance to Chiricahua National Monument. 11/10/07 |
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| Chiricahua National Monument is known for the Rhyolite formations found throughout the park. 11/10/07 |
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| SR 181 begins just west of Chiricahua National Monument. 11/10/07 |
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| SR 181 turns southwest from SR 186 to connect with U.S. 191 in 22.79 miles. 11/10/07 |
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| A 33.39 mile long highway, SR 186 runs northwest to I-10/U.S. 191 at Willcox. 11/11/07 |
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| SR 181 confirming marker posted south of SR 186. 11/10/07 |
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| Arizona is known for impressive sunsets, and this day was no exception due to a cold front passing over the state. 11/10/07 |
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| Sunset over SR 181 and the Sulpur Springs Valley, approximately ten miles from U.S. 191. 11/10/07 |
Page Updated 04-07-2022.
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