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Walnut Canyon National Monument Dwelling along the Island Trail
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Walnut Canyon National Monument
Rim Trail
Ranger with visitors at canyon overlook

NPS photo by Dallas Larsen

Canyon overlook on Rim Trail

This is a self-guided trail along the canyon rim and through ponderosa forest. You'll see 2 canyon overlooks, plus a pithouse and pueblo set back from the canyon rim. This upland area is also where crops were grown.

Please stay on the established trail, don't climb on walls, and do not remove or disturb any features.

Entry to the trail closes 30 minutes before the monument closes.

Distance 0.7 mile round-trip
Time

30 minutes round-trip

Difficulty Easy, fairly level.
Accessibility The first part of the trail, leading to the first canyon overlook, is paved and accessible. Ask at the visitor center before proceeding further.

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Last Updated: August 21, 2006 at 11:52 MST