Or hike along the Rim or Island Trails you can imagine what life was like along and within Walnut Canyon while visiting actual pueblos and walking in the steps of those who came before us.
In 1915 a spur road to what is now Walnut Canyon National Monument was designated part of the National Old Trails Highway, also known as the Ocean-to-Ocean Highway, which stretched for 3,095 miles across the US. Walnut Canyon became a short detour from this major transcontinental route.
A Centennial Kick-Off Celebration for Walnut Canyon National Monument was held on Thursday, December 4, 2014, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, at the Museum of Northern Arizona, in the Branigar Chase Hall, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001.
Walnut Canyon National Monument was established by President Woodrow Wilson on November 30, 1915, to preserve ancient cliff dwellings. Initially managed by the US Forest Service, the monument was transferred to the National Park Service in 1934. Today a variety of archeological and natural resources are preserved on approximately 3600 acres.
Understanding of earlier populations comes from multiple perspectives, including the traditional history of the people themselves and interpretations by archeologists of structures and artifacts that remain. You can explore both through the links on this page.
Flagstaff, Arizona, is the world's first designated International Dark Sky City. This helps to ensure dark night skies at 3 national monuments located nearby - Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater Volcano, and Wupatki.
Park entrance road, trails, and Visitor Center are open all year, except December 25.
Hours: November - May 22 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST
Walnut Canyon National Monument is located approximately 7.5 miles east of Flagstaff. To reach Walnut Canyon from Flagstaff, travel east on Interstate 40 toward Albuquerque. Take Exit 204, and head south. The Walnut Canyon Visitor Center is located at the end of this 3 mile road.
Website: http://www.nps.gov/waca/
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