Walnut Canyon National Monument offers guided hikes to First Fort archaeological site

Walnut Canyon National Monument is located 10 miles east of Flagstaff on Interstate 40. (Stock photo)

Walnut Canyon National Monument is located 10 miles east of Flagstaff on Interstate 40. (Stock photo)

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA — Walnut Canyon National Monument will offer a guided hike to First Fort October 8.

The First Fort Hike is a ranger-guided program to an archaeological site in the Walnut Canyon backcountry. The hike will begin at 9 a.m. and lasts approximately five hours. This is a moderate to difficult 3.5 mile round-trip hike on rocky and loose terrain.

Spaces are limited and reservations are required. Participants should bring a lunch, water, hiking boots and sun protection. Trekking poles may be helpful. Participants will meet at the Walnut Canyon Visitor Center at 9 a.m. and will carpool approximately 13 miles to the trailhead.

More information or to make reservations is available from Walnut Canyon Visitor Center at (928) 526-3367. Regular entrance fees apply, the hike is free.

Walnut Canyon NM is located 10 miles east of downtown Flagstaff via I-40. More information is available at www.nps.gov/waca.

Information provided by Flagstaff Area National Monuments

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