Interpretive Programs

Visitors along the Island Trail

Daily Ranger Talks

Ranger programs are given daily at either 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. as long as staffing is available. Ask for information at the visitor center's front desk, or call [phone] to check schedules in advance.

 

The Ranger Cabin was built in 1904 to help protect Walnut Canyon. 

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Discovery Hikes
Discovery Hikes are offered in the summer from July through September.

Canyon Ledge Hike: Experience the canyon and the cliff dwellings along ancient ledge paths. Reservations are required for these unique guided hikes. Call 928-526-3367.

Time: 9:15 AM and 11:15 Noon
2018 Dates: Saturday, August 4th, Saturday, August 18th, Saturday, September 1st, and Saturday, September 22nd.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Strenuous
NOTE: Due to the nature of the canyon terrain, this hike requires walking along narrow ledges and rocky slopes. It is not generally accessible to small children or people who have difficulty with heights.

Ranger Cabin Walk : Explore the recently restored 1904 Ranger Cabin where park rangers and their families once welcomed visitors to Walnut Canyon. Visitors can go with a ranger at the times listed below or walk to the cabin without a guide from 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on the days the cabin is open.
Time: 9:30 AM
2018 Dates: Saturday, August 11th, Saturday, August 25th, Saturday, September 8th, and Saturday, September 29th.
Duration: Two hours
Difficulty: Easy

 

Interpretive programs are presented each summer weekend at the top of the Snowbowl Sky Ride.

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Programs in the Nearby Flagstaff Area.

Join Park Rangers and volunteers on ranger guided talks and hikes in nearby National Park Service and Forest Service locations throughout the summer.

Click here for a complete schedule of events.