Walnut Canyon National Monument in Flagstaff, Arizona
Landmark

Walnut Canyon National Monument

Flagstaff, Arizona

Mile Marker 1635 mi from Chicago
Rating 4.8 / 5
Typical Visit 10 min
On Route 66 1926-1985
Highway Historic Route 66

Step back in time at Walnut Canyon National Monument, where ancient cliff dwellings cling to the canyon walls. Hike a scenic trail past the remarkably preserved homes of the Sinagua people, imagining life along this historic corridor centuries ago. Stand in awe of the ingenuity and resilience etched into the sandstone.

Walnut Canyon National Monument sits at mile 1636 of Route 66 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Heading west, it's about 4 mi past Walnut Canyon Bridge and 4 mi before Sunset Crater Volcano.

Arizona, USA, Flagstaff, Arizona
(928) 526-3367

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