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Walnut Canyon National Monument
Operating Hours & Seasons

Park entrance road, trails, and Visitor Center are open all year, except December 25. 

Hours:  November - April        9:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST
            May - October            8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST

Entry to park trails closes 1 hour before the monument closes.

NOTE: Most of Arizona does not observe Daylight Savings Time. We stay on Mountain Standard Time year-round.

drawing of split twig figurine  

Did You Know?
Animal-shaped figurines made from split twigs have been found near Walnut Canyon National Monument and at other places in the southwest. They indicate the presence of early human inhabitants 4000 or more years ago.

Last Updated: December 04, 2008 at 17:02 EST