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Walnut Canyon National MonumentDwelling along the Island Trail
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Walnut Canyon National Monument
Directions

Getting There

By Plane
The nearest commercial airport is located in Flagstaff, Arizona.

By Car
Leave I-40 at Exit 204, 7.5 miles (12 km) east of Flagstaff; drive south 3 miles (5 km) to the canyon rim. Warning: Tight turn-around in parking area for towed vehicles; 40 feet (12 meters) maximum length is recommended.

Public Transportation
None. Check with the Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau for commercial tour services.


 

An early car trip  to Walnut Canyon  

Did You Know?
By 1915, travel to Walnut Canyon was relatively easy and inexpensive. Visitors could hire a buggy for $2 to $3, or an automobile tour for $4 to $6.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 15:16 EST