A walkway to a cliff dwelling has glowing luminaries leading up to it and the night sky in the back

Luminary Event

Tonto National Monument

Special Event
  • Dec 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM
  • Free

Join Tonto National Monument to celebrate the festive season at the Luminary Event on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 6–9 pm. Hike the Lower Cliff Dwelling Trail with glimmering luminaries to light your way. The trail will close to uphill hiking at 8 pm. Bring water, a red-light flashlight or headlamp, warm clothing, and closed-toed shoes. This event is free and open to the public.

If you plan to hike up to the Lower Cliff Dwelling please arrive with enough time to find parking, check-in, and be on the trail by 8 pm. Visitors will not be allowed to begin the hike after 8 pm.

No camping is available at Tonto National Monument. The nearest camping is available at Windy Hill Campground in Tonto National Forest. For more information on camping visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/tonto/

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Tonto National Monument Visitor Center

Schedule

Date:

Dec 14, 2024

Time:

6:00 PM

Duration:

3 hours

The trail will close to uphill hiking at 8 pm. If you are planning to hike the trail you must arrive with enough time to find parking, check-in, and be on the trail by 8 pm.

Contact Information

Tonto National Monument
(928)467-2241
Contact Us

Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Hike
Tags: night sky, lower cliff dwelling