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Wupatki National MonumentTheme(s): Native American | |
Description:
Here, past meets present. Pueblos and cliff dwellings are so well preserved that it's hard to believe their builders moved on 700 years ago. Amid lava and cinder one can imagine a landscape still hot to the touch. Welcome to the Flagstaff Area National Monuments!
There is something for everyone: prehistoric cliff dwellings at Walnut Canyon, the mountain scenery and geology of Sunset Crater Volcano, and the painted desert landscape and masonry pueblos of Wupatki National Monument.
Less than 800 years ago, a large agricultural community spread across this volcanic plateau. The warm, arid climate and sparse vegetation today make the successes of these pueblo farmers remarkable. Here you'll see stunning artistry in masonry pueblos that emerge from bedrock to stand several stories high.
Designations:
National Monument (December 9, 1924)
Accessibility:
The Visitor Center and portions of the Wupatki Pueblo Trail are accessible.
Getting Around:
Most visitors tour the monument by car and foot. Much of Wupatki can be experienced by driving the 35- mile loop road connecting the park to US 89.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Educational Programs | Hiking | Wildlife Viewing | Bird Watching | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | And more.
Directions to Wupatki National Monument
Plane:
Nearest commercial airport is located in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Car:
From Flagstaff, take US 89 north for 12 miles (19km), turn right at sign for Sunset Crater Volcano - Wupatki National Monuments. The Visitor Center is 21 miles (34km) from this junction.
Public Transportation
No public transportation is available. For additional information on transportation services, contact the Flagstaff Visitor Center at 1-800-842-7293.
Nearby Parks:
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (18 miles)
Walnut Canyon National Monument (47 miles)
Grand Canyon National Park (119 miles)
Montezuma Castle National Monument (95 miles)
Tuzigoot National Monument (79 miles)
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument (232 miles)
Petrified Forest National Park (141 miles)
Canyon De Chelly National Monument (234 miles)
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (116 miles)
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