Walnut Canyon National Monument

Walnut Canyon is located east of Flagstaff and we once again learn more about the Sinaguan people. Their homes like other locations nearby, were built in cliffsides generally facing south and east to enjoy or have warmth and sunlight. There are a few dwelling that face north and west which may have been occupied in the warmer months. Remember too, this was over 800 years ago around 1100. Our visit descends down into the mid-section of the canyon.

Preparing to descent 240 steps down Walnut Canyon.

Dwellings line the cliffs of Walnut Canyon

Room entrance

Height of cliffdwelling rooms was low and ceilings
reveal most were blackened from fires for cooking or head.

Pathway along many dwellings allows visitors
direct access

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03/14/2011