Walnut Canyon National Monument

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Walnut Canyon National Monument
6400 N. Highway 89
Flagstaff, Arizona 86004
Phone: 928-526-1157
Visitor Center: 928-526-3367
Park Dispatch: 928-638-7805
FAX: 928-526-4259
E-mail: FLAG_Information@nps.gov

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Overview

Walnut Canyon National Monument preserves a small archaeological area with a large number of ancient dwellings. Cliff dwellings built by people of the Sinagua culture between 1100 and 1250 are preserved in this monument.
Area:	N/A
Elevation:	Rim: 6690 feet; Canyon Floor: 6,340 feet.
Fees:	$5.00 entrance fee; free under 16.
Hours:	Open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may be extended in the summer. Closed December 25. The Island Trail closes one hour earlier.
Visitor Center:	Yes; with an information desk, exhibits, a bookstore, and a panoramic view of the canyon.
Facilities:	A Visitor Center, bookstore, picnic areas, a few trails, no camping, and a small but informative museum.
Directions:	Take I-40 Exit 204, 7.5 miles east of Flagstaff. Drive south 3 miles to the Walnut Canyon Visitor Center. Be advised that the parking lot has a tight turnaround for towed vehicles. Vehicles longer than 40 feet are not recommended. Get directions from MapQuest. NPS Directions.
Coordinates:	Map Coordinates (NAD83): 35 10.315N; 111 30.556W.
Weather:	Expect variable weather conditions. Short afternoon thunderstorms are common in July through September. Expect high winds during March and April. In winter months, heavy snowfall is not uncommon. NPS Weather Conditions. See area weather chart. See Canyon Country Weather for more information. Sunrise/Sunset

Regulations:	See National Park Service Restrictions and Regulations. See Archaeological Site Etiquette. See American Antiquities Act of 1906. See Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979. Archaeological Resources Protection Act Hotline: 800-227-7286. See Pets in the Parks and Backcountry. See Encountering Wild Animals.
Precautions:	Those with heart ailments or other infirmities should realize that the Island Trail includes a 185 foot climb at an altitude of nearly 7,000 feet. These conditions can tax the heart and lungs. See Backcountry Considerations. See Backcountry Emergencies. NPS News Updates.

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Walnut Canyon National Monument, Arizona.

Camping

There is no camping allowed within the monument. There is camping in the Flagstaff area and near Sunset Crater National Monument.

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