Walnut Canyon National Monument, Arizona

  Walnut Canyon National Monument is a popular destination for people travelling from Flagstaff. There's so much to do here at Walnut Canyon National Monument that you need to camp here for a while, West Branch is a brilliant site for that, and don't leave Walnut Canyon National Monument without first paying a visit to Oak Spring. After a long day outdoors Hampton Inn Flagstaff is a tremendous location to spend a night or two, unsurprisingly you could also pop by Maureen Lake since you're here; it's not far at all.
Going to Walnut Canyon National Monument
    is a wonderful idea when you have to spend some time in the great outdoors. Greer's Pine Shadows is a magnificent campground nearby, and probably you're looking for nearby lakes? Sure, Flagstaff City Reservoirs is just a very short distance away. There are so many entertaining
things to do for the whole family to love.
Fairfield Flagstaff Resort is a tremendous place to get some rest, and an afternoon playing golf at Elden Hills Golf Course is always a joy. If you need a place to stay Residence Inn Flagstaff is a tremendous choice; one of the governing marks of the surroundings of Walnut Canyon National Monument is Wildcat Hill. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Walnut Canyon National Monument, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. During the wintertime the highs are regularly in the 40's, and overnight
 
    is a wonderful idea when you have to spend some time in the great outdoors. Greer's Pine Shadows is a magnificent campground nearby, and probably you're looking for nearby lakes? Sure, Flagstaff City Reservoirs is just a very short distance away. There are so many entertaining
also stop by charming Big Fill Lake. Walnut Canyon National Monument is right by the Lava Flow Trail; a lake close by is Elaine Lake.
So many enjoyable things to do at Walnut Canyon National Monument, so little time. The peak of Sheep Hill can be seen from Walnut Canyon National Monument, and golf can be played at Continental Country Club. If you need a site to stay Days Inn And Suites Flagstaff East is a delightful choice, and Humphrey Lake is a nearby lake that you could pop by. Walnut Canyon National Monument is a beautiful spot where everyone has a
 
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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Residence Inn Flagstaff, Flagstaff
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1.3 miles away
Super 8 I-40 Flagstaff Mall, Flagstaff
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1.7 miles away
Fairfield Flagstaff Resort, Flagstaff
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1.7 miles away
Hampton Inn Flagstaff, Flagstaff
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1.9 miles away
Days Inn And Suites Flagstaff East, Flagstaff
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2.2 miles away
Howard Johnson Inn - Flagstaff, Flagstaff
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2.4 miles away
Best Western Pony Soldier Inn & Suites, Flagstaff
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2.6 miles away
Travelodge Flagstaff Grand Canyon, Flagstaff
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3.1 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn/Flagstaff, Flagstaff
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3.8 miles away
Quality Inn Flagstaff, Flagstaff
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4 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

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