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Wupatki National Monument
Interpretive Programs
Ranger leading a guided hike

NPS photo

A ranger-guided hike.

Discovery Hikes
Guided Discovery Hikes take place on Saturdays from November through March. Discover the archeological sites, rock art, geology, flora, and fauna that make Wupatki National Monument a beautiful place. We will hike 3 miles on moderate terrain. Wupatki is typically 10 degrees warmer than Flagstaff. Wear hiking boots and dress in layers. Bring a snack and at least 2 quarts of water.

Hikes leave from the visitor center at 9 AM.
Group size is limited to 10 participants - please call 928-679-2365 for a reservation.

Click here for more information.

 
Ranger presenting interpretive talk on mountaintop

Interpretive programs are presented each summer weekend at the top of the Snowbowl Sky Ride.

Interpretive Partnership
A unique partnership between the National Park Service and the US Forest Service provides interpretive talks and guided hikes at NPS and Forest locations throughout the summer.  

A schedule of 2009 programs will be posted here in May.

 
pueblo walls, far above surrounding grasslands.

NPS photo by Al Remley

A Crack-in-Rock vista.

Crack-in-Rock
The Crack-in-Rock guided overnight backpack trip is offered only a few weekends each year, and requires advance reservations. More...
Wupatki Pueblo and the blowhole  

Did You Know?
Dr. Harold S. Colton, co-founder of the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff, was instrumental in the establishment of Wupatki National Monument in 1924. His work at Wupatki was influential in Flagstaff area archeology, and he was responsible for the name "Sinagua" assigned to local cultures.

Last Updated: October 29, 2009 at 17:23 EST