Walnut Canyon National Monument Custom Search Hike down into Walnut Canyon and walk in the footsteps of the people that lived here over 900 years ago. Under limestone overhangs, the Sinagua built their homes. These single story structures, cliff dwellings, were occupied from about 1100 to 1250. Look down into the canyon and imagine the creek running through. Visualize a woman hiking up from the bottom with a pot of water on her back. Imagine the men on the rim farming corn or hunting deer. Think of a cold winter night with your family huddled around the fire... Come out and see millions of years of history unraveled in the geology of the rocks. Listen to the canyon wren and enjoy the turkey vultures soaring above. And if you look closely, you may even see an elk or a javelina. With a few different lifezones all together, this canyon has desert cacti growing alongside mountain firs. A truly beautiful place to see! And it is a sacred place. The people that lived here moved on to become the modern pueblo people of today. Walnut Canyon is one of their ancestral homes. Travel through quietly and carefully. And please, leave no trace.     CONTACTS Email - Flag_-_Walnut_Canyon_2@nps.gov Fax- (928)527-0246 Write to Walnut Canyon National Monument Walnut Canyon Road #3 Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Phone Visitor Information - (928)526-3367 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - December, January, February 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - March, April, May 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - June, July, August 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - September, October, November Closed December 25 REMINDER: ARIZONA IS ON MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME YEAR ROUND Getting There PLANE - Nearest commercial airport is located in Flagstaff, Arizona. CAR - Leave I-40 at Exit 204, 7.5 miles (12 km) east of Flagstaff; drive south 3 miles (5 km) to the canyon rim. Warning: Tight turn around for towed vehicles; 40 feet (12 meters) maximum length advisory. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - None available. Weather & Climate Be prepared for abrupt weather changes in any season. Expect windy conditions most of the year. Spring is usually mild but heavy snowfall can occur. Summer days are warm with temperatures in the eighties. Afternoon thunderstorms likely July to September. Winter days can be cold, snow and ice can cause temporary closure of the Island Trail. Accessibility Accessible restrooms are located at the Visitor Center. Trail accessibility is limited because of terrain. Please contact the park for more information. Getting Around Transportation inside the Monument is by personal vehicle, bike (along the roads), or foot. FACILITIES Visitor Centers WALNUT CANYON VISITOR CENTER Open All Year At least 9am - 5pm Daily Phone - (928) 526-3367 Location - Leave I-40 at Exit 204, 7.5 miles (12 km) east of Flagstaff; drive south 3 miles (5 km) to the canyon rim. Warning: Tight turn around for towed vehicles; 40 feet (12 meters) maximum length advisory. Closures - Closed December 25th. Special Programs - Various ranger programs are offered during June, July and August. Schedules vary. Backcountry hiking is not allowed in order to protect fragile archaeological sites. Two RANGER-GUIDED backcountry hikes are available Memorial Day to Labor Day. RESERVATION ONLY! 1) Saturdays @ 10am - LEDGE HIKE Three hour hike. Strenuous. 2) Sundays and Tuesdays @ 10am - RANGER CABIN WALK Two hour hike. Easy. Call (520) 526-3367 for reservations. Exhibits - Many exhibits are on display in the museum. Available Facilities - Bookstore, restrooms and picnic areas. Food, supplies and overnight accomodations are available in Flagstaff.   Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Walnut Canyon National Monument.   Campgrounds Near Walnut Canyon National Monument: Flagstaff KOA Kampground, Flagstaff, 0 miles away Greer's Pine Shadows, Flagstaff, 1 miles away J and H RV Park, Flagstaff, 2 miles away Black Barts RV Park, Flagstaff, 4 miles away Lake Mary Country Store and Park, Flagstaff, 7 miles away Kit Carson RV Park, Flagstaff, 8 miles away Woody Mountain Campground, Flagstaff, 9 miles away   Hotels Near Walnut Canyon National Monument: Residence Inn Flagstaff, Flagstaff , 1 miles away WyndhamVR Flagstaf, Flagstaff , 2 miles away Super 8 I-40 Flagstaff Mall, Flagstaff , 2 miles away Days Inn And Suites Flagstaff East, Flagstaff , 2 miles away Hampton Inn Flagstaff, Flagstaff , 2 miles away Howard Johnson Inn - Flagstaff, Flagstaff , 2 miles away Best Western Pony Soldier Inn & Suites, Flagstaff , 3 miles away   Trails Near Walnut Canyon National Monument: Walnut Canyon Loop Trail, Coconino County , 5 miles away, 0.7 hiking miles, 405 feet elevation difference Lava Flow Trail, Coconino County , 8 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 71 feet elevation difference A B Young Trail, Coconino County , 19 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 2179 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Walnut Canyon National Monument: Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona , 11 miles away, 2300 foot drop, 4 lifts, 32 runs Williams, Arizona , 43 miles away, 600 foot drop, 2 lifts, 7 runs   Whitewater Near Walnut Canyon National Monument: Whitewater Outfitter - Canyon REO, Coconino County , 4 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Rivers & Oceans, Coconino County , 5 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Humphrey Summit Ski, Coconino County , 6 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Ceiba Adventures, Coconino County , 6 miles away, Whitewater outfitter Oak Creek, Coconino / Yavapai County , 25 miles away, Class -blank- - 35 miles long (Pump Stabove Sedona Cornville to Verde River)   Public Lands Near Walnut Canyon National Monument: Wupatki National Monument, Flagstaff - AZ , 0 miles away Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Flagstaff - AZ , 1 miles away Montezuma Castle National Monument, Camp Verde - AZ , 42 miles away Slide Rock State Park, Arizona , 21 miles away Red Rock State Park, Arizona , 29 miles away Coconino National Forest, Arizona , 30 miles away   Golf Courses Near Walnut Canyon National Monument: Continental Country Club, Flagstaff , 2 miles away Elden Hills Golf Course, Flagstaff , 2 miles away Continental Golf Course, Flagstaff , 2 miles away Aspen Valley Golf Club, Flagstaff , 2 miles away Pine Canyon, Flagstaff , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Walnut Canyon National Monument Upper Lake Mary, Coconino County , 9 miles away Ashurst Lake, Coconino County , 17 miles away Mormon Lake, Coconino County , 18 miles away