FLAGSTAFF — Walnut Canyon National Monument will offer a guided hike to First Fort on Monday, October 8, 2018. The First Fort Hike is a Ranger-guided program to an archaeological site in the Walnut Canyon backcountry. The hike will begin at 9:00 am and last approximately 5 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 9:00 am and carpool approximately 13 miles to the trailhead.
For reservations, please call the Walnut Canyon Visitor Center at 928-526-3367 to reserve your spot today. Regular entrance fees apply, the hike is free.
Walnut Canyon NM is located 10 miles east of downtown Flagstaff via I-40 and can be reached at (928) 526-3367 or on the web at www.nps.gov/waca.
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