Walnut Canyon National Monument, Flagstaff

Quiet and overshadowed by the grand canyon, this is a beautiful little spot. Be prepared for lots of stairs! Definitely worth going down to look at the cliff dwellings. We spoke to the park ranger and he was very knowledgeable and obviously loved his job. We learned a lot about the local wildlife and the history of the canyon from him.

A must visit in you're in the area. If you are interested in plants, animals, geology, history, or Indigenous Cultures, this place is a wonderful site to see. Be prepared to do a bit of hiking--the trail drops far down, but it has stairs and paved surfaces the entire way, and handrails for most of it. It has gorgeous views of the forest and canyon, as well as remains of cliff dwellings built by Native Cultures in the 1100s. I have visited multiple times, and each time it is amazing. You gain such an appreciation for the knowledge, tenacity, and skills of the ancient peoples. If you are able to walk up and down stairs, this is a fantastic place to visit.

Great history of these ancient people that lived here many years ago. Best advice is go early. You will beat the heat and the hike back of which is mostly uphill will be much easier. Have a great time.

Wow. So beautiful. I couldn't take enough pictures. Everything was breathtaking. I loved seeing the dwellings and storage places built into the rocks. Def easier going down than up but worth every step. Plenty of places to rest. Make sure you take water or buy Gatorade from the vending machines there. Depending on how many stops you make along the path, it takes 1 - 2 hours on the island trail. But some things were blocked off when we went so that shortened the time.

This national park exceeded our expectations. The Island trail is a great hike and the paved path is is in such great condition and safe. The hike was easy going down all the stairs and was a good workout coming back to the entrance. The rangers were really friendly and knew a lot about the history. The bathrooms are clean and updated. Just be aware of the weather before the hike.