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Walnut Canyon National Monument
Interpretive Programs
log cabin in woods
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The Ranger Cabin was built in 1904 to help protect Walnut Canyon. 

Two ranger-guided hikes are available from Memorial Day to Labor Day. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! Call (928) 526-3367 for reservations.

1) LEDGE HIKE - Three hour hike. Strenuous. Offered first and last Saturday of each month @ 10am MST

2) RANGER CABIN WALK - Two hour hike. Easy. Offered first Sunday of each month @ 10am MST

 
A ranger talks to visitors on mountaintop.
NPS photo
Interpretive programs are presented each summer weekend at the top of the Snowbowl Sky Ride.

In addition - 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.  

Click here for a program schedule. 
 
 

Did You Know?
Flagstaff, Arizona, is the world's first designated International Dark Sky City. This helps to ensure dark night skies at 3 national monuments located nearby - Walnut Canyon, Sunset Crater Volcano, and Wupatki.

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Last Updated: July 03, 2008 at 16:54 EST