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Walnut Canyon National Monument
Island Trail
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| NPS photo by Dallas Larsen | | An Island Trail cliff dwelling |
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It has been more than 700 years since Walnut Canyon echoed with the words and sounds of a vital pueblo community. The Island Trail leads you back in time, and welcomes you into the world of the people archeologists call Sinagua. You'll see 25 cliff dwelling rooms along the trail; more are visible across the canyon. Spectacular canyon scenery and plantlife.
Please stay on the established trail, don't climb on walls, and do not remove or disturb any features.
Entry to the Island Trail closes 1 hour before the monument closes.
In Winter the Island Trail may be closed temporarily for snow removal. Please call for current information if there are storms in the area. 928-526-3367
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1 mile round-trip |
| Time |
1 hour round-trip
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| Difficulty |
Strenuous, especially for those not acclimated to 7,000' elevation. The trail descends 185 vertical feet into the canyon, and returns the same way. |
| Accessibility |
The trail is paved, but not accessible to wheelchairs, due to steep canyon terrain and many stairs. |
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Did You Know?
Walnut Canyon has been protected since 1904, first as part of the San Francisco Mountain Reserve (later Coconino National Forest). Early caretakers lived in a log cabin on the canyon rim. Walnut Canyon National Monument was established in 1915, one year before the National Park Service.
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Last Updated: September 29, 2008 at 18:05 EST |
