Keet Seel Hike

The Keet Seel hike is offered as a day hike or overnight hike. Overnight hikes are available Thursday - Sunday. Day hikes are available Thursday-Monday. KEET SEEL IS CLOSED TO HIKERS ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. Hiking time varies from 4-6 hours one way from the Keet Seel Parking Lot to the Keet Seel Ranger Station.

Keet Seel is a free hike but donations are graciously accepted at the visitor center.

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The hike to Keet Seel is strenuous including canyon switch backs and climbing sand dunes. Crossing multiple streams is a common occurrence on this trail. Quicksand may be present during and after the summer monsoon season (July-August). There is an elevation loss of up to 1000 feet from the visitor center to the canyon floor. Once reaching the canyon floor, there is an elevation gain of up to 300 feet to Keet Seel village.

No — No pets are allowed on the Keet Seel Trail. Hikers may come across "stray" animals such as dogs or cats on the trail. These animals often belong to local residents. Please do not feed animals or bring them back to the ranger station/visitor center.

Yes — A permit is required to hike to and from Keet Seel. Permit reservations can be made at least a week in advance by calling the visitor center at 928-672-2700 or 2727. The visitor center takes Keet Seel reservations as early as February. Hikers are required to attend a MANDATORY ORIENTATION at 3pm at the visitor center the day before their scheduled hike. After the orientation, a permit is issued to the hiker(s).

Due to the long and strenuous trail, children under the age of 10 are not recommended to participate in the Keet Seel hike. Please call the visitor center at 928-672-2700 or 2727 if you have further questions.

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