fine time.
A great nearby hotel is Super 8 I-40 Flagstaff Mall, and Walnut Canyon National Monument is a magnificent location to visit for more than one day, J and H RV Park is a magnificent location to camp nearby. You'll need more than a day to explore everything Walnut Canyon
National Monument has to offer, you can camp at Black Barts RV Park, and visiting Wupatki National Monument is just something you need to do if you haven't yet. At Walnut Canyon National Monument you don’t see much rainfall; the month with most of the rain is August, and June is
when it's the driest.
This place is peerless, just check out all the exciting stuff to do in the neighborhood of Walnut Canyon National Monument. Flagstaff KOA Kampground is a good local campground. At Walnut Canyon National Monument you find heaps of outdoors recreation, so
you can have a ball while you're here. You'll meet a lot of folks from Flagstaff here, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Walnut Canyon Loop Trail.
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. FEES/PERMITS
Entrance Fee
COMMERICAL TOUR, CAPACITY
1-6
$30 for One Time
COMMERICAL TOUR, CAPACITY 26 OR MORE
$100 for One Time
COMMERICAL TOUR, CAPACITY 7-25
$45 for One Time
INDIVIDUAL
$3.00 for 7 Days
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.
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