North of Safford near the foothills of the Pinaleño Mountains, Bonita, Arizona takes its name from Bonita Creek, one of Southeastern Arizona’s most significant year-round waterways. The community’s identity is tied to ranching heritage and the open, undeveloped landscapes that surround it — a quiet counterpoint to the busier towns of the valley floor, and a good jumping-off point for exploring Bonita Creek’s riparian habitat and the trails above it.
