National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service: U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
 
 
Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Walnut Canyon National MonumentWalnut Canyon cliff dwelling
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Rim Trail
Ranger with visitors at canyon overlook

NPS photo by Dallas Larsen

Canyon overlook on Rim Trail

This is a self-guided trail along the canyon rim and through ponderosa forest. You'll see 2 canyon overlooks, plus a pithouse and pueblo set back from the canyon rim. This upland area is also where crops were grown.

Please stay on the established trail, don't climb on walls, and do not remove or disturb any features.

Entry to the trail closes 30 minutes before the monument closes.

Distance 0.7 mile round-trip
Time

30 minutes round-trip
Difficulty Easy, fairly level.
Accessibility The first part of the trail, leading to the first canyon overlook, is paved and accessible. Ask at the visitor center before proceeding further.
cliff dwellings  

Did You Know?
Original proposals in 1915 called for establishment of a Cliffs National Monument at Walnut Canyon. The name was changed to Walnut Canyon National Monument to avoid confusion with a nearby railroad siding, mill town, and post office called Cliffs.

Disclaimer Accessibility Privacy Policy FOIA Notices USA.gov

Last Updated: August 21, 2006 at 11:52 EST