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snow-covered road framed by pine trees

NPS photo by Dallas Larsen

Walnut Canyon entrance road in winter

Not all of Arizona is warm dry desert. Weather can vary widely, especially with elevation. 

At Walnut Canyon (6690'/2039m above sea level),  be prepared for snow in winter, hot sun in summer with afternoon thunderstorms, and, especially in spring, strong gusty winds on the rim and/or in the canyon. Best advice - dress in layers, because the weather can change quickly at any time of year. 

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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.

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Last Updated: March 27, 2007 at 17:55 EST