HIKING: Wupatki National Monument

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Description

Wupatki Pueblo Trail, located at the Visitor Center, is a self-guided tour of the largest pueblo in the park. Don't miss the blowhole, a fascinating geologic feature. The trail is less than .5 mile (.8km) round trip.<br />
Lomaki Pueblo Trail is an easy .5 mile (.8km) walk to several pueblos.<br />
Wukoki, Citadel, and Nalakihu Pueblos are reached by short .2 mile (.4 km) trails.<br />
Doney Mountain Trail ascends .5 mile (.8 km) from the picnic area to the top of the cinder cone for spectacular views of the surrounding area.<br />
The backcountry of Wupatki is closed to hiking to protect fragile archeological sites. <br />
Source: National Park Service

Directions

From Flagstaff, take US 89 north for 12 miles (19km), turn right at sign for Sunset Crater Volcano - Wupatki National Monuments. The Visitor Center is 21 miles (34km) from this junction.<br /><br />Source: National Park Service

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