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Tonto National Monument
Things To Do
night tour to the Lower Cliff Dwelling
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night tour of the Lower Cliff Dwelling

30-minute visit:

Watch our 18-minute orientation video, view the Lower Cliff Dwelling from the deck, and visit the museum.

60-minute visit:

Watch the video, visit the museum, and hike the 1/2-mile Lower Cliff Dwelling trail.

Have a picnic in our picnic area.

More time and plan ahead:

If the Upper Cliff Dwelling trail is open (November - April), make a reservation for the 3-mile round trip hike.

There may be special activities scheduled, such as full moon hikes, off-site hikes, and living history demonstrations. Check our news releases or call for more information.

Color photograph of Sierra Grande  

Did You Know?
Sierra Grande is the largest feature in the Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field. An andesite shield volcano, it is 5 miles in diameter and reaches an elevation of 8720 feet.

Last Updated: August 20, 2006 at 13:04 EST