Betatakin tours are free! Groups leave daily in the summer season with a ranger.  It is a strenuous 5-mile round-trip hike takes 3 to 5 hours.  Begins at 7,300 ft. elevation; loses and regains 700 feet.  Wear sturdy shoes and bring 2 liters of water.  If you have hip, knee, heart, respiratory problems or recent surgery; do not attempt this hike. 

Summer season: Hikes leave at 8:15 A.M. and 10 A.M. We observe Mountain Daylight Savings Time--the same as Utah and New Mexico and Colorado: check the time!

Winter season: Hikes leave at 10 A.M. on Weekends, when staff is available, and when weather permits. Please call on availability, 928-672-2700.

Click here to download Betatakin 2009 tour information in pdf file.

There is a hazard from falling rock in the Betatakin alcove.  We cannot predict if, when, or where a rock may fall.  Sandstone flakes off, which is how the alcove is created.  You may enter the alcove on the tour, but it will be at your own risk.  You may choose to take the tour just to the opening of the alcove.  This is still a good tour and view, but you will not get next to the structures within the alcove.

Keet Seel hikes need a backcrountry permit from the visitor center.  Daily limit is 20 people for this 17-mile round-trip hike on a primitive trail; elevation loss and regain is 1000 feet.  Hike on sand hills and rocks, cross ankle-deep stream many times

Click here to download 2009 Keet Seel infromation in pdf file.

During the warmer months, hikers may choose to dayhike or stay overnight in the campground near Keet Seel.  Orientation times are 8:15 A.M. and 4 P.M., when you receive your permit. Bring at least 1 gallon of water/person/day, for the stream is shared with livestock. Ranger on site guides you through Keet Seel.

Winter hikes are guided day hikes only; call for reservation: 928-672-2700.