Walnut Canyon National Monument is a breathtaking tourist attraction located in Arizona, United States. This historic site features well-preserved cliff …
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Nov 29, 2024
Very nicely signed and nice rim walk with great views . Unfortunately they closed early on Thanksgiving day and we got there too late to see the whole place . The visitors center has a great map lo… Full review by Mjchand
Oct 8, 2024
Walnut Canyon is a must see! There are a lot of steps, 782 to be exact. The trail descends 185 vertical feet into the canyon and returns the same way. Full review by Gaila K
Sep 30, 2024
Just 15 miles East of Flagstaff. Start with the visitor center. Walk out the back to start down the stairs. It’s. So amazing that the “island” was created by an oxbow from the creek. About halfway… Full review by lindamM430VH
How is the road going there? Is it paved all the way or rocky, dirt road? Do you need a 4w drive vehicle?
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GPS challenges - GPS systems often lead visitor to Walnut Canyon down Forest Road 303, a dirt, unmaintained road. This road often requires a high clearance vehicle. Please follow …
GPS challenges - GPS systems often lead visitor to Walnut Canyon down Forest Road 303, a dirt, unmaintained road. This road often requires a high clearance vehicle. Please follow the directions above for the easiest route to Walnut Canyon National Monument. This is from their website.
Hi - thank you for your review - how long do you think is 'ample' for this. We are not fast/not slow walkers. Thanks!
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The paved path around the Island Trail is not very long, but the climb up and down the stairs can be quite a workout. If you want to soak in the sights and sounds, I would allow 1 to 1.5 …
The paved path around the Island Trail is not very long, but the climb up and down the stairs can be quite a workout. If you want to soak in the sights and sounds, I would allow 1 to 1.5 hours. The volunteer told me that the climb up is the equivalent of climbing a 20 story building. That's a great time to pause and take photos of the view. As for the rest of the park, The interpretive exhibits and film could be another 30 - 45 minutes and the rim trail could be 30 - 45 minutes. Nice to enjoy a picnic near the rim trail as well. Hope this helps!
How long should I plan on staying at the walnut Canyon National Monument “
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We did the island trail in about an hour. We took our time and stoped to read the whole way. We spent another hour in the visitor center, watching the movie, checking things out and …
We did the island trail in about an hour. We took our time and stoped to read the whole way. We spent another hour in the visitor center, watching the movie, checking things out and taking in the amazing view.
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What if I'm afraid of heights?
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People who are uncomfortable with heights usually do not enjoy the Island Trail, which hugs the canyon wall. There are steep dropoffs along some sections. Instead, consider...
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