The dynamic landscape of Walnut Canyon was home to a thriving Native American community roughly 900 years ago.
Photo: NPS Photo
About
Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived and traveled throughout Walnut Canyon’s dynamic landscape. Vibrant communities built their homes in the cliffs and farmed along the canyon’s rim. Today the park preserves this landscape, and the ancestral homes in and around the canyon.
Location
3 Walnut Canyon Road
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Entrance Fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle$25.00
Entrance - Motorcycle$20.00
Entrance - Per Person$15.00
Entrance - Non-commercial Groups$15.00
Hours
wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmShoppingBookstore and Park Store
Directions
Walnut Canyon National Monument is located approximately 7.5 miles (12 km) east of Flagstaff. From Interstate 40, take Exit 204, and turn south. The Walnut Canyon Visitor Center is located at the end of this 3-mile (5 km) road.
Get directions →Weather
Be prepared for variable and extreme weather conditions. You may expect high winds any time of year, summer temperatures above 95ºF (35ºC), afternoon storms July–September, and heavy snow from fall to spring. Dress in layers, as weather at Walnut Canyon can change quickly at any time of year.