• 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 »

Support Your Park

Here are just a few "Best Ideas" to help you experience and support your national parks:

  • Visit Walnut Canyon National Monument
    The Walnut Canyon National Monument website www.nps.gov/waca provides information to help you plan a visit to the park. You can also call (928) 526-3367 for more information.
  • Become a Junior Ranger
     Encourage children to become Jr. Rangers. This is a great opportunity for children to learn more about Walnut Canyon with age appropriate activities.
  • Support Our Environment
    Help better our environment by remembering to reduce, reuse and recycle!
  • Experience Your America
    There are 392 National Park sites across America for you to explore and enjoy. You can learn more about them or how to plan your visit at www.nps.gov

Did You Know?

the original Ranger Cabin, constructed in 1904

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.