Walnut Canyon National Monument — Walnut Canyon Road
Flagstaff, AZ Hours and Location

3 Walnut Canyon Road
Flagstaff, AZ   86004Driving Directions
Phone: (928)526-3367(928)526-3367 Maps & Directions

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National Monument

Operating Hours & Seasons

Walnut Canyon Hours

In general, operating hours are 9 am to 5 pm. Summer hours, 8 am to 5 pm, generally begin Memorial Day weekend through October 31 each year but may change. **Access to the Island Trail closes at 4 pm; access to the Rim Trail closes at 4:30 pm to help ensure visitors are off the trails before the park gates are closed at 5 pm.**

Standard Hours

• Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM

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• Christmas Day:
• -

• Memorial Day:
• 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $8.00 - Walnut Canyon Entrance Fee
  This fee covers entrance for all visitors 16 years old or older for seven days. Children 15 years old and younger are admitted for free.
• $28.00 - Commercial Sedan - Walnut Canyon Entrance Fee
  This fee covers the occupants of one commercial sedan for one day at Walnut Canyon National Monument.
• $40.00 - Commercial Van - Walnut Canyon Entrance Fee
  This fee covers the occupants of one commercial van for one day at Walnut Canyon National Monument.
• $100.00 - Commercial Bus - Walnut Canyon Entrance Fee
  This fee covers the occupants of one commercial bus for one day at Walnut Canyon National Monument.

Entrance Passes:

• $40.00 - Flagstaff Annual Pass
  This pass is valid for one year from the month of purchase. At Walnut Canyon National Monument, it covers entry for up to four adults; children ages 15 and younger enter for free. At Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments, it covers entry for all occupants of one private vehicle.

About

Remarkable Rocks, Ancient Cliff Dwellings!

Come gaze across curved canyon walls! Among the remarkable geological formations of the canyon itself, the former homes of ancient inhabitants are easily evident. Along the trails you can imagine life within Walnut Canyon, while visiting actual pueblos and walking in the steps of those who came before.

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.

Visitor Centers

Walnut Canyon Visitor Center

The visitor center features architecture from both the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Mission 66 era. The visitor center is the starting point for all visits to Walnut Canyon and is staffed daily by park rangers. Children may pick up Junior Ranger activities here.

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.

Permits and Reservations Information