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Walnut Canyon National Monument Dwelling along the Island Trail
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Walnut Canyon National Monument
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Pets are not allowed on any park trails or buildings.

Allow at least 2 hours to see the visitor center and museum, hike down to the cliff dwellings, and walk the Rim Trail.

The Island Trail descends 185 feet (56m) into the canyon providing access to 25 cliff dwelling rooms. A strenuous .9 mile (1.4km) round trip, this is one of the best ways to experience the park. Climbing the 240 steps back up can tax heart and lungs. Bring water! Elevation: 6690ft (2039m). The Island Trail closes one hour before the visitor center.  

The Rim Trail (.7 mi/1km) offers an easy overview of the canyon. The Rim Trail closes 30 minutes before the visitor center.

Backcountry hiking is not allowed in order to protect fragile archeological sites. Please stay on designated trails.

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An Arizona walnut tree

Did You Know?
Walnut Canyon National Monument's name came from the Arizona walnut, a tree once common in the canyon bottom. It is less so now, because dams constructed upstream have decreased water flow through the canyon.
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Last Updated: August 26, 2010 at 16:53 MST