• View of Cliff Dwellings from the Island Trail

    Walnut Canyon

    National Monument Arizona

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  • Island Trail Loop Partially Closed

    6/7/2013: The north facing side of the Island Trail loop is closed for trail construction. The stairs and south facing side of loop is open. Please call 928-526-3367 for more information. More »

Pets

dog in car window

Don't leave your dog in a hot car.

Photo by Carol Kruse

Pets are NOT ALLOWED on monument trails or in buildings.

Pets are allowed in the parking lot only. They must be leashed at all times. Please clean up after your pet.

NOTE: Summer heat is intense; pets left in vehicles - even for a short time - can suffer heat stroke and die.

Did You Know?

drawing of split twig figurine

Animal-shaped figurines made from split twigs have been found near Walnut Canyon National Monument and at other places in the southwest. They indicate the presence of early human inhabitants 4000 or more years ago.