Walnut Canyon National Monument is a breathtaking tourist attraction located in Arizona, United States. This historic site features well-preserved cliff …
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May 2, 2025
Beautiful hike. It took us about 1.5 hours round trip. I get a little nervous with heights but there are handrails 90% of the way and I felt really safe. The concrete steps are very helpful in des…Full review by Curious13230778640
Apr 27, 2025
We ended our day here exploring on a Tuesday afternoon by hiking the Rim Trail and the Island Trail. Albeit very cold and incredibly windy, it was a neat place to visit with unique landscapes and hi…Full review by MelissaWP
Apr 24, 2025
When I first heard about this place, I was not sure whether to visit or not. I’m glad that I decided to do it since it was more interesting than I had anticipated. The park has been built to allow us…Full review by ksufan88
How is the road going there? Is it paved all the way or rocky, dirt road? Do you need a 4w drive vehicle?
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GPS challenges - GPS systems often lead visitor to Walnut Canyon down Forest Road 303, a dirt, unmaintained road. This road often requires a high clearance vehicle. Please follow …
GPS challenges - GPS systems often lead visitor to Walnut Canyon down Forest Road 303, a dirt, unmaintained road. This road often requires a high clearance vehicle. Please follow the directions above for the easiest route to Walnut Canyon National Monument. This is from their website.
How long should I plan on staying at the walnut Canyon National Monument “
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I would plan at least an hour and a half. It depends if you are a walker/hiker as there are about 300 steps up once you have walked the loop. It was not crowded in April and not as …
I would plan at least an hour and a half. It depends if you are a walker/hiker as there are about 300 steps up once you have walked the loop. It was not crowded in April and not as hot. If summer, you may want 2 hours. Bring water! Enjoy cool place.
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What if I'm afraid of heights?
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People who are uncomfortable with heights usually do not enjoy the Island Trail, which hugs the canyon wall. There are steep dropoffs along some sections. Instead, consider...
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