Last updated: March 21, 2024
Thing to Do
Visit Wukoki Pueblo
Bryan Turnbull
Wukoki Pueblo is an impressive eight room structure built on top of a large sandstone pedestal. It was occupied between the early 1100s and mid 1200s CE. The trail is 0.2 miles round trip, accessible up to the base of the pueblo, and offers grand views of the San Francisco Peaks in Flagstaff. The large tower was three stories tall and still contains original wood beams from the roof and ceiling structure.
This trail is located a short 2.5 mile drive from the Wupatki Visitor Center. The parking lot is a one way loop with accessible and oversized vehicles spaces. There is a pit toilet next to the parking area. Pets are not allowed on this trail. Leashed service animals are ok.
Although it is no longer physically occupied, descendent communities believe the people who lived and died here remain as spiritual guardians. These places are remembered and cared for, not abandoned. Thank you for visiting respectfully and leaving no trace. These sites and the lands they are on are culturally significant to the 13 Traditionally Associated Tribes of Wupatki National Monument, all of whom have ancestral ties to this area. Thank you for visiting respectfully and leaving no trace.
This trail is located a short 2.5 mile drive from the Wupatki Visitor Center. The parking lot is a one way loop with accessible and oversized vehicles spaces. There is a pit toilet next to the parking area. Pets are not allowed on this trail. Leashed service animals are ok.
Although it is no longer physically occupied, descendent communities believe the people who lived and died here remain as spiritual guardians. These places are remembered and cared for, not abandoned. Thank you for visiting respectfully and leaving no trace. These sites and the lands they are on are culturally significant to the 13 Traditionally Associated Tribes of Wupatki National Monument, all of whom have ancestral ties to this area. Thank you for visiting respectfully and leaving no trace.
Details
Duration
5-15 Minutes
This pueblo is visible from the parking lot. Average time to walk the entire trail and read the informational signs is 15 minutes.
Activity
Front-Country Hiking
Distance: 0.2 mile (0.3 km) round-trip
Difficulty: Easy, first 0.1 mile (0.2 km), trail up to the base of the pueblo is accessible
Difficulty: Easy, first 0.1 mile (0.2 km), trail up to the base of the pueblo is accessible
Pets Allowed
No
Leashed pets can be exercised in the parking lot area. leashed service animals can be taken on the trail. Caution should be taken during the summer months when snakes may be present. (Emotional support animals are not considered service animals under current ADA regulations.)
Activity Fee
Yes
The $25 private vehicle entry for Sunset Crater and Wupatki covers access to this trail. All America the Beautiful passes are also accepted here.
To purchase an entrance pass online visit Wupatki National Monument Site Pass in Arizona - Recreation.gov You will show a digital or printed version of this pass when you get to the visitor center.
To purchase an entrance pass online visit Wupatki National Monument Site Pass in Arizona - Recreation.gov You will show a digital or printed version of this pass when you get to the visitor center.
Location
Wukoki Pueblo Trail
This trail is located a short 2.5 mile drive from the Wupatki Visitor Center. The parking lot is a one way loop with accessible and oversized vehicles spaces available. There is a pit toilet next to the parking area. This trail is open sunrise to sunset every day of the year.
Reservations
No
Reservations are not required. Access to the trail is self-guided from sunrise to sunset.
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
This trail is accessible up to the base of the structure with a compacted decomposed granite surface. The parking lot is a one way loop with 10 single vehicle spaces, 1 van accessible space, and 2 RV/Commercial bus spaces. There is a flight of steps with a handrail leading up to the pueblo structure. The loop trail around the base of the pueblo is a combination of loose cinders and steep slopes up rock faces.