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Mar 6, 2025
These ancient cliff dwellings of the Hopi and other indigenous peoples who lived here are definitely worth visiting for an educational and thought - provoking experience.Full review by Keith H
Feb 26, 2025
Small park and not very busy. There are 2 trails and one, The Island Trail requires you to be quite fit, 237 steps, but you can see the cliff dwellings up close. We took the Rim Trail, flat, short an…Full review by Sweeton C
Feb 17, 2025
Native American Ruins incredibly situated in the canyon walls and accessible via hiking down many switchbacks. They were very resourceful people who lived, survived and thrived under very difficult c…Full review by Vito C
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.
We have the National Parks card pass, but I think entrance fees are still being waived. I remember that parking was free as well. There are some open walking trails. We had a great …
We have the National Parks card pass, but I think entrance fees are still being waived. I remember that parking was free as well. There are some open walking trails. We had a great history lesson from one of the Rangers. It's an interesting place.
Hi - thank you for your review - how long do you think is 'ample' for this. We are not fast/not slow walkers. Thanks!
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We were slow and it took us 2 hours for hike portion. Maybe another 30 minutes-45 minutes for the visitors center. I do not see this taking more than 3 hours. If I was fit, we could …
We were slow and it took us 2 hours for hike portion. Maybe another 30 minutes-45 minutes for the visitors center. I do not see this taking more than 3 hours. If I was fit, we could have done this whole thing in under 1.5 hours.
How long should I plan on staying at the walnut Canyon National Monument “
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I agree with the 2-3 hours response. If you can, do walk the whole way; the signage is excellent, it is so interesting, and it's very beautiful, too. It is also a terrific introduction to Native …
I agree with the 2-3 hours response. If you can, do walk the whole way; the signage is excellent, it is so interesting, and it's very beautiful, too. It is also a terrific introduction to Native American life, since the Sinauguans were among the earliest. You can then compare these dwellings with those along the timeline. It is so interesting!
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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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