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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.
Fort Kearny was established to protect emigrant wagon trains on the Great Platte River Road of Nebraska.  

Did You Know?
For emigrants heading to the Oregon, California, & Utah Territories, the frayed eastern trail heads from the Missouri River all merged at Fort Kearny, Nebraska - their first stop to pick up supplies and make wagon repairs.
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Last Updated: August 20, 2006 at 13:04 EST