Wupatki National Monument, Monument in Flagstaff, Arizona
Monument

Wupatki National Monument

Flagstaff · Arizona

Overview

About Wupatki National Monument.

Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape for a thriving community. The early 1100's marked a time of cooler and wetter weather, when the ancestors of contemporary Pueblo communities created a bustling center of trade and culture. For indigenous peoples, these sites represent the footprints of their ancestors.

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Weather

Be prepared for variable and extreme weather conditions. You may expect high winds any time of year, summer temperatures above 100ºF (38ºC), afternoon thunderstorms July–September, and occasional snow in winter and early spring. Dress in layers, as Wupatki weather can change quickly at any time of year. For current weather please visit https://www.nps.gov/wupa/planyourvisit/weather.htm

Key Facts

TypeMonument
DesignationNational Monument

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Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle$25.00

This fee covers the occupants of one private vehicle for seven days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.

Entrance - Motorcycle$20.00

Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers to both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.

Entrance - Per Person$15.00

This fee covers entry for one bicyclist or pedestrian for seven days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments.

Entrance - Non-commercial Groups$15.00

Non-commercial groups are charged the per-person entrance fee of $15 for all persons 16yrs and over, not to exceed the commercial rate for the size of vehicle entering the monument.

Entrance - Education/Academic Groups$0.00

Educational groups visiting the monument for a curriculum related visit should apply for an Academic Fee Waiver. If no fee waiver is obtained, educational groups will be charged as non-commercial groups.

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Things to do

Discover Wupatki National Monument.

The remains of a small stone pueblo on the top of a small red sandstone hill.

Antelope House Ranger-Led Hike

The Antelope House Hike is a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the backcountry of Wupatki with a ranger and see excellent examples of Ancestral Puebloan structures and scenic views within Wupatki National Monument's Eligible Wilderness.

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Three Jr. Rangers standing at the Wupatki trail overlook viewing Wupatki Pueblo.

Become a Junior Ranger at Wupatki

30 Minutes

Join Jackie Rabbit in exploring the human history, geology, and wildlife of Wupatki National Monument and earn a Jr. Ranger badge.

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A partial sandstone pueblo on top of a rock outcrop with grassy hills in the distance.

Crack-In-Rock Ranger-Led Hike

6-8 Hours

Crack-In-Rock hikes are led by park staff and are only accessible by reservations offered by the park. This strenuous hike provides an opportunity to visit Ancestral Puebloan structures and view petroglyph panels.

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The remnants of a sandstone and basalt pueblo structure with volcanic hills in the background.

East Mesa Ranger-Led Hike

2-4 Hours

The East Mesa Hike is a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the backcountry of Wupatki with a ranger and see excellent examples of Ancestral Puebloan structures, petroglyphs, and artifacts.

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The remnants of a tan stone pueblo structure surrounded by yellow grasses and juniper trees.

Kaibab House Ranger-Led Hike

3-5 Hours

The Kaibab House Hike is a unique opportunity for visitors to experience the backcountry of Wupatki with a ranger and see excellent examples of Ancestral Puebloan structures, petroglyphs, and artifacts.

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A red sandstone and black basalt pueblo sits atop a hill.

Visit Citadel and Nalakihu Pueblos

5-20 Minutes

The Citadel and Nalakihu Pueblos were the central hub of a vibrant agricultural community between the early 1100s and mid 1200s CE

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A red and tan sandstone pueblo is set against a deep blue sky

Visit Lomaki and Box Canyon Pueblos

10-30 Minutes

Lomaki, Beautiful House in the Hopi language, is located at the end of this trail. It had nine rooms constructed from local limestone and sandstone in the last decade of the 1100s.

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A red sandstone pueblo with a tower and three story tall wall

Visit Wukoki Pueblo

5-15 Minutes

Wukoki Pueblo is an impressive eight room structure built on top of a large sandstone pedestal. It was occupied between the early 1100s and mid 1200s CE.

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A large multi-room red sandstone pueblo with people walking in front

Visit Wupatki Pueblo

5-30 Minutes

Visit the largest free standing pueblo in northern AZ which was once a bustling hub of trade and agriculture. View the whole pueblo from an overlook behind the visitor center or walk the half-mile trail to see the structure up close.

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