Montezuma Castle National Monument Trail Arizona

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Montezuma Castle National Monument protects a set of well-preserved dwellings located in Camp Verde, Arizona, which were built and used by the Sinagua people, a pre-Columbian culture …
Montezuma Castle National Monument protects a set of well-preserved dwellings located in Camp Verde, Arizona, which were built and used by the Sinagua people, a pre-Columbian culture closely related...

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Nov 16, 2023
Excellent paved trail, great cliff dwelling, very developed. Easy stroll. Good historical markers. Bring binoculars. Full review by Daran G
Nov 12, 2023
Good view of cliff dwelling that is an easy walk. It does cost to get into the National Monument unless you have a National Park Pass. Full review by JakeDoc2012
Nov 1, 2023
A short, easy walk or roll in a wheelchair to see the cliff dwelling. While you are close to the bottom of the cliff and have a good view, the building is protected so you can't go in. There is a … Full review by DianaS740

Facts

Date founded:December 8, 1906

Questions & answers

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Good afternoon. is the trail to the castle and back easy for someone who is wheelchair bound?
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The path is paved with asphalt. It is mostly flat. We had someone with us who was using a cane and she had no issues.
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Question for photographers. What is the best time of day to photograph Montezuma Castle? Would prefer it not be in …
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Question for photographers. What is the best time of day to photograph Montezuma Castle? Would prefer it not be in shade and not noon day sun.
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I was there in the mid to late afternoon and thought it was perfect.
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can i drive close to the cliff dwelling and view it as my wife cannot walk far
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I don't think so. It is viewable from the parking area, but not a lot. It can be a very short walk to look up close.
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Do we need to take a tour from Phoenix to access the monument? Could we just drive there in our vehicle and …
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Do we need to take a tour from Phoenix to access the monument? Could we just drive there in our vehicle and take a tour ?
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You could drive there in your own vehicle and do a self guided tour.
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Do you have America the beautiful annual passes? We will arrive Sept 23 and are stopping here, Grand canyon, …
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Do you have America the beautiful annual passes? We will arrive Sept 23 and are stopping here, Grand canyon, bryce canyon, Zion, Valley of fire, Death Valley, Yosemite, Muir Woods. Will this pass cover all those for 2 adults and 2 kids? Thanks
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You can buy the pass there. Should cover all passengers in your car (up to 4 I believe). I know Grand Canyon, Zion and Yosemite are covered; I’d check the National Parks …
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You can buy the pass there. Should cover all passengers in your car (up to 4 I believe). I know Grand Canyon, Zion and Yosemite are covered; I’d check the National Parks website for the rest, it is very thorough. Some parks do not charge an entrance fee.
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