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
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.
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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Become a Junior Ranger at Wupatki
30 MinutesJoin Jackie Rabbit in exploring the human history, geology, and wildlife of Wupatki National Monument and earn a Jr. Ranger badge.
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Crack-In-Rock Ranger-Led Hike
6-8 HoursCrack-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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East Mesa Ranger-Led Hike
2-4 HoursThe 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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Kaibab House Ranger-Led Hike
3-5 HoursThe 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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Visit Citadel and Nalakihu Pueblos
5-20 MinutesThe 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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Visit Lomaki and Box Canyon Pueblos
10-30 MinutesLomaki, 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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Visit Wukoki Pueblo
5-15 MinutesWukoki 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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Visit Wupatki Pueblo
5-30 MinutesVisit 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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