National Monument · Arizona, United States
Walnut Canyon National Monument
Walnut Canyon National Monument is a national monument in Arizona, United States, covering 3,201 acres (1,295 ha), established in 1915.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Arizona, United States |
| Area | 3,201 acres (1,295 ha) |
| Established | 1915 |
| Coordinates | 35.1658° N, 111.5019° W |
| 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 Walnut Canyon National Monument
Walnut Canyon National Monument (Hopi: Wupatupqa) is a United States National Monument located about 10 mi (16 km) southeast of downtown Flagstaff, Arizona, near Interstate 40. The canyon rim elevation is 6,690 ft (2,040 m); the canyon's floor is 350 ft (110 m) lower. A 0.9 mi (1.4 km) long loop trail descends 185 ft (56 m) into the canyon passing 25 cliff dwelling rooms constructed by the Sinagua, a pre-Columbian cultural group that lived in Walnut Canyon from about 1100 to 1250 AD. Other contemporary habitations of the Sinagua people are preserved in the nearby Tuzigoot and Montezuma Castle national monuments.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) · Phoenix, United States · 123.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Walnut Canyon National Monument?
Walnut Canyon National Monument is in Arizona, United States (35.1658° N, 111.5019° W).
When was Walnut Canyon National Monument established?
Walnut Canyon National Monument was established in 1915, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Walnut Canyon National Monument?
Walnut Canyon National Monument covers 3,201 acres (1,295 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/Walnut_Canyon_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/waca/ — Official park page.