• View of Cliff Dwellings from the Island Trail

    Walnut Canyon

    National Monument Arizona

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  • Island Trail Loop Partially Closed

    5/13/2013: The north facing side of the Island Trail loop will be closed for trail construction Monday - Thursday. The entire trail will be reopened on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. 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 stone visitor center

The original Walnut Canyon Visitor Center was built from local stone by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1940. It's still there, as part of the expanded building in use today.