National Monument. The loveliness of Wupatki National Monument is there for your viewing comfort. A trip to Wupatki National Monument is a brilliant selection when you have to spend some time in the fresh air.
For the duration of the long summer days at Wupatki National Monument
highs are typically in the 80's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 40's. Through the winter highs are generally in the 40's while Wupatki National Monument overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 0's.
Here, past meets present. Pueblos and cliff
dwellings are so well preserved that it's hard to believe their builders moved on 700 years ago. Amid lava and cinder one can imagine a landscape still hot to the touch. Welcome to the Flagstaff Area National Monuments! There is something for everyone: prehistoric cliff dwellings
at Walnut Canyon, the mountain scenery and geology of Sunset Crater Volcano, and the painted desert landscape and masonry pueblos of Wupatki National Monument. Less than 800 years ago, a large agricultural community spread across this volcanic plateau. The warm, arid climate
and sparse vegetation today make the successes of these pueblo farmers remarkable. Here you'll see stunning artistry in masonry pueblos that emerge from bedrock to stand several stories high. CONTACTS Email
- FLAG_-_Wupatki@nps.gov Fax- (928) 526-4259 Write to
HC 33, Box 444A , #14
Flagstaff, AZ 86004 Phone
Visitor Information - (928) 679-2365
TRAVEL BASICS
Operating Hours, Seasons
The park
is open year round. The Visitor Center is open daily except December 25th. Contact the Visitor Center for current hours of operation. The pueblos are open sunrise to sunset. Note: Arizona does not observe daylight savings; it remains on Mountain Standard Time year round. Getting
There
PLANE - Nearest commercial airport is located in Flagstaff, Arizona. CAR - From Flagstaff, take US 89 north for 12 miles (19km), turn right at sign for Sunset Crater Volcano - Wupatki National Monuments. The Visitor Center is 21 miles (34km) from this junction.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - No public transportation is available. For additional information on transportation services, contact the Flagstaff Visitor Center at 1-800-842-7293. Weather & Climate
Be prepared for variable and extreme weather conditions. Expect
windy afternoons spring, summer, and fall. Summer daytime temperatures can exceed 100 degrees. Short afternoon thunderstorms are common July through September. Autumn days are warm and mild, winter days are cool with occasional freezing temperatures. Snow can occur but usually
doesn't last long. Accessibility
The Visitor Center and portions of the Wupatki Pueblo Trail are accessible. Getting Around
Most visitors tour the national monument by car and foot. Much of Wupatki can be experienced by driving the 35-mile loop road connecting
the park to US 89. FEES/PERMITS
Entrance Fee
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
$Varies for One Time
Commercial tour fees charged according to vehicle capacity.
INDIVIDUAL
$3.00 for 7 Days
Free entrance for children 16 years
old and under. Fee good for both Wupatki and Sunset Crater Volcano.
FACILITIES
Visitor Centers
WUPATKI VISITOR CENTER
Phone - (928) 679-2365
Location - From Flagstaff, take US 89 north for 12 miles (19km), turn right at
sign for Sunset Crater Volcano - Wupatki National Monuments. The visitor center is 21 miles (34km) from this junction.
Closures - Closed December 25th.
Special Programs - Programs & hikes are scheduled daily during the summer. Contact the Visitor Center
for program times. Additional hikes may be scheduled in the spring and fall.
Exhibits - Museum exhibits are available.
Available Facilities - Picnic area, vending machines, and restrooms are available. The Wupatki Pueblo Trail, a half-mile, self-guided tour of the largest pueblo in the Flagstaff area, starts at the Visitor Center.
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