Description
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.
Hobbies & Activities category: Western hemisphere native art, artifacts;  Archeological site or ruin;  Hiking opportunity;  National park;  National Register of Buildings
Attractions within Navajo National Monument

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
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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
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
FREE
Tips
Hours extended to 6 p.m. in the summer.
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
Attractions Near Navajo National Monument, Arizona - Indian Country