Trail to an Ancient Home Wayside

Trail to an Ancient Home Wayside

NPS Photo/ B Smith

Trail to an Ancient Home

The Lower Cliff Dwelling trail gains 350 feet (115 meters) over a half-mile (1 kilometer). The trail closes to uphill traffic at 4:00 p.m. September through May and at 12:00 p.m. June through August.

From the rocks to the plants, everything must stay where you found it. Every object helps to tell the story of the Monument.  It is unlawful to take or deface any object from a National Park Service site (36 CFR  2.1).

(Image of illustrated hillside depicting trail from Visitor Center to Lower Cliff Dwelling.)

Be Safe and Protect the Resource

(Image of prohibition sign depicting a boot print.)
(Image of prohibition sign depicting a hand picking a flower.)

Stay on the paved trail.
Bring water and drink it.
Do not remove or deface any objects.
Avoid touching or interacting with wild plants and animals.
Know your limits and turn around if you do not feel well.