Good to know
- Tickets
- The monument charges an entry fee, covered by the America the Beautiful pass. Check nps.gov for current rates.
- Time needed
- 1.5 to 2 hours for the Island Trail and visitor center.
- Best time
- April to October. In winter the Island Trail can close after storms or ice.
- Getting there
- The monument is about 20 minutes east of Flagstaff off I-40. Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is about 20 minutes away; Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 2.5 hours.
Where to stay nearby
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Walnut Canyon National Monument questions
How hard is the Island Trail at Walnut Canyon?
It is a 1-mile loop with about 185 feet of climb and many stairs at high elevation, so it feels harder than it looks. The Rim Trail is a flat, easier option.
Can you go inside the Walnut Canyon cliff dwellings?
You can walk right past and look into many rooms from the trail, but please do not climb on or touch the walls.
When does the Island Trail close?
The Island Trail closes about an hour before the visitor center, so start by mid-afternoon.
