National Monument · Arizona, United States
Canyon De Chelly National Monument
Canyon De Chelly National Monument is a national monument in Arizona, United States, covering 83,840 acres (33,929 ha), established in 1931.
Photo: Edward S. Curtis via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Arizona, United States |
| Area | 83,840 acres (33,929 ha) |
| Established | 1931 |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Canyon De Chelly National Monument
Canyon de Chelly National Monument ( də-SHAY) was established on April 1, 1931, as a unit of the National Park Service. Located in northeastern Arizona, it is within the boundaries of the Navajo Nation and lies in the Four Corners region. Reflecting one of the longest continuously inhabited landscapes of North America, it preserves ruins of the indigenous tribes that lived in the area, from the Ancestral Puebloans to the Navajo who eliminated them. The monument covers 83,840 acres (131 mi2; 339 km2) and encompasses the floors and rims of the three major canyons: de Chelly, del Muerto, and Monument.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Famous trails
- White House Trail — 2.7 miles (4.3 km) — Moderate
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Canyon De Chelly National Monument?
Canyon De Chelly National Monument is in Arizona, United States.
When was Canyon De Chelly National Monument established?
Canyon De Chelly National Monument was established in 1931, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Canyon De Chelly National Monument?
Canyon De Chelly National Monument covers 83,840 acres (33,929 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canyon_De_Chelly_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/cach/ — Official park page.