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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Guided Tours
Visitors approaching the ruins on tour.
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Visitors on a guided tour.
 

Guided tours of the Cliff Dwellings are offered twice daily, at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, and once daily, at 12:00 p.m. (noon), the remainder of the year. Please note that the tours start at the Cliff Dwellings and it takes about one half hour to walk up to the Cliff Dwellings from the trail head. Visitors are free to tour the Cliff Dwellings on their own anytime during park hours. Visitor hours at the Cliff Dwellings are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the remainder of the year.

NEW! Trail to the Past Tour

A guided tours of the Trail to the Past is offered Saturday at 1:30 p.m.  This 1/4 mile walk offers visitors a chance to visit a small Mogollon alcove dwelling and a large pictograph panel.

Other tours and programs may be offered depending upon staffing availability. Check ahead for times and other activities by calling the Gila Visitor Center at 575-536-9461 or visit the on-line calendar of scheduled events.

Hummingbird  

Did You Know?
Seven different types of hummingbirds are seen at the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and the Gila National Forest: blue-throated hummingbird, magnificent hummingbird, black-chinned hummingbird, anna’s hummingbird, calliope hummingbird, broad-tailed hummingbird, and rufous hummingbird.

Last Updated: October 29, 2009 at 11:12 EST