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Walnut Canyon National MonumentDwelling along the Island Trail
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Walnut Canyon National Monument
Things To Know Before You Come

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the original Ranger Cabin, constructed in 1904  

Did You Know?
Walnut Canyon has been protected since 1904, first as part of the San Francisco Mountain Reserve (later Coconino National Forest). Early caretakers lived in a log cabin on the canyon rim. Walnut Canyon National Monument was established in 1915, one year before the National Park Service.

Last Updated: August 21, 2006 at 11:55 EST