Cumbres de Majalca National Park
National park in Chihuahua, Mexico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Cumbres de Majalca National Park is a national park in the Mexican state of Chihuahua located 88 km northwest of the city of Chihuahua. The park showcases extraordinary rock formations that have been shaped by wind and water erosion. The park was created by presidential decree in 1939 encompassing 4,772 hectares to protect the endemic flora and fauna. The park is characterized by pine and oak forest. It is also one of the few areas in Mexico that are inhabited by black bear.
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Location | Chihuahua, Mexico |
Nearest city | Chihuahua, Chihuahua |
Coordinates | 28°48′15″N 106°29′6″W |
Area | 4,772 ha (18.42 sq mi) |
Established | September 1, 1939 (1939-09-01)[1] |
Governing body | Secretariat of the Environment and Natural Resources |
The park is frequented by residents of the state capital city. The area is popular with rock climbers, hikers, and campers; there are 53 km of roads for hiking and mountain biking. Camping including backcountry camping is permitted and there are rental cabins available. Access to the park is by federal highway number 45 that goes from Chihuahua to Ciudad Juárez.