Navajo National Monument

The Navajo National Monument (150mi/240km northeast of Flagstaff, Arizona) consists of three separate 13th century cliff dwellings, some of them accessible only on foot or horseback: Betatakin, constructed around 1200; Keet Seel, the largest and best preserved, built between 1274 and 1286 under a rock overhang; and Inscription House, the smallest of the three.

Must-see attractions nearby:

Things to See

Betatakin Ruin

Betatakin Ruin at the Navajo National Monument is a 125-room cliff dwelling constructed around 1200. Intact roof ladders and earthen roofs still remain.

Inscription House

Inscription House is the smallest of the three ruins at Navajo National Monument. It is one of the best-preserved and most elaborate cliff dwellings and has 74 rooms. It is currently closed to the public.

Keet Seel Ruins

The largest cliff dwellings in Arizona are the Keet Seel Ruins at the Navajo National Monument, built between 1274 and 1286 under a rock overhang. It is located in Tsegi Canyon, accessible by foot or horseback. Keet Seel is the Navajo name for broken pottery.

There are 160 rooms and four kivas which have remained in good condition despite being abandoned about seven centuries ago.

Sandal Trail

Sandal Trail runs from the Navajo National Monument Visitor Center to Betatakin Point Overlook.

Address

Navajo National Monument
HC 71, Box 3
Tonalea, AZ 86044-9704
United States

Phone 1 (928) 672-2700

Fax 1 (928) 672-2703

http://www.nps.gov/nava/

Hours

May 22 to September 11

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00	8:00
Close	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00

September 12 to May 21

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00	9:00
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Tips

Hours apply to Visitor Center. Hiking tours are not recommended for those with heart or respiratory limitations. Wood fires are not allowed.

Guides

Audio-visual presentations available.

Facilities

Gift shop