View Ancient Native American Dwellings. You could hike down and see them up close and in person or view them from above taking a very easy and short route. We opted for the latter. It was okay. We found Montezuma Castle NM to be more rewarding.

The pictures I had seen online of the canyon did NOT do it justice. It's just beautiful. The cliff side dwellings that you can walk in are something you don't want to miss. The island trail is worth the effort. I would recommend watching the movie inside first so you get a sense of the history and your surroundings.

While I was heading to the Grand Canyon, I saw the sign Walnut Canyon National Monument. Hiked down to the bottom to see the Cliff dwellings. The trails and the scenery was amazing. Could not have picked a better time of year to go. Had a great visitor center

Excellent place to learn about the people that use to live in this area in unusual situations. There are many steps that lead you down to the ruins in the rocks There are railings on many of the areas. Keep young children from the edge of the ruins, sheer drop off. There is a short rim trail that follows a short section of the canyon. Many signs along the ruins and paths are very helpful. Restrooms are available at the visitor's headquarters.

An excellent place for families and kids. You can walk down into the canyon as there are stairs with railings. These stairs take you into the depths of the canyon to thousands of years old homes where local people used to live. Amazing to see their skills carving out places of shelter and rooms.

Literally minutes from the Historic area in Flagstaff. Drive 20 minutes and you will come upon a piece of American history that is exciting and interesting. Dwellings within the walls of the canyon can be reached via a path of both stairs and dirt. While my wife and I didn't hike down we were able to enjoy the views and some very distinctive flowers. Being so close to Flagstaff, it would be a shame not to visit if you have the chance.

This place is a must! Do both trails - see cliff dwellings across the canyon and walk next to them. Informational signage about the lives, culture, foods of the former populations, climate changes and vegetation.

Amazing historical site. It leaves you wondering how the Hopi Natives got to their dwellings. The 700 steps down and up via the Island Trail are a little challenging, but benches are available. It was well worth the stop. It is close to I-40 and took us 1 hour. Just amazing

West Fork Oak Creek Trail. Wonderful hike with varied terrain and scenery. Check the weather and trail conditions before taking the trail. Parking fills early, and you may have to park a half mile+ from the trailhead. Water shoes are recommended.

Wonderful - so much spectacular history, on such an intimate scale, up so close you can touch it. We were there on a sunny November weekday morning. While it was cool (in the low 50s) to start, it warmed up quickly to a comfortable 62 or so, and the 700+ steps can warm you up pretty quick. I don't think I'd want to try this hike during the Arizona summer. But we had the trail entirely to ourselves until we started up the stairs again, so nothing but the sound of ravens and other bird calls echoing across the canyon of what used to be a bustling Sinagua canyon city. Wish I'd had my flute with me. It was beautiful and felt very special. And while it's a very short hike, the steps made it a workout (not for the weak of knees or lungs.) Props also to the excellent friendly park staff in the visitor center and for having a really nice little gift shop - helpful as I'd forgotten my hat.