Hikes Northern Arizona Walnut Canyon

Walnut Canyon

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Location

How to Get There

This hike is East of Flagstaff, AZ.

From the Flagstaff area, take I-40 east for a few miles. Follow the signs to the Walnut Canyon National Park.

city

flagstaff

state

Region

Northern Arizona

Hike details

Distance

1.00 [Miles] Round trip

Hike Distance- Details

1.0 miles loop trail

Time

1.00 [Hours]

Time-details

Take an hour to leisurely enjoy the views and ruins.

Elevation Change

400 Total gain/loss [Feet]

Elevation Details

about 400 ft change.

Hike Trail Type

Loop

Season

Best Season

June
July
August

Date Hike completed

January 05, 2000

Solitudue

Solitude

Low

Solitude Details

It's a national park, so expect to meet 50-150 people on this hike during a weekend. Tours like to stop here as well.

Difficulty

Difficulty Rating

Easy

difficulty detail

A paved walk to observe some Native American ruins. This is an Easy hike.

Permits

Be Aware of

Small fee required for entry

well marked, paved trail to some native American ruins

This hike showcases some impressive native American ruins located east of the Flagstaff area. Bring binoculars to see all the ruins scattered among the cliffs of this Canyon.

This isn't a strenuous hike, so take the opportunity to sample some of the other hikes or bikes in the Flagstaff area after this one.

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