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Tonto National Monument
Things To Do
night tour to the Lower Cliff Dwelling
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night tour of the Lower Cliff Dwelling

30-minute visit:

Watch our 18-minute orientation video, view the Lower Cliff Dwelling from the deck, and visit the museum.

60-minute visit:

Watch the video, visit the museum, and hike the 1/2-mile Lower Cliff Dwelling trail.

Have a picnic in our picnic area.

More time and plan ahead:

If the Upper Cliff Dwelling trail is open (November - April), make a reservation for the 3-mile round trip hike.

There may be special activities scheduled, such as full moon hikes, off-site hikes, and living history demonstrations. Check our news releases or call for more information.

Pika with a mouth full of grass  

Did You Know?
Did you know that pikas harvest grasses so they can survive the long cold winter? These small members of the rabbit family do not hibernate, but instead store their harvest as “haystacks” under rocks in the alpine environment.

Last Updated: August 20, 2006 at 13:04 EST