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Added by Jopie, at 23 February 2017
Opening Hours
- Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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14 Reviews
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12 December 2017
It's another "ancient ruins" site where scientists have made up stories based on educated guesses. The structure is pretty cool to see and the view from it is great.
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29 November 2017
Love this place! We got in free with our national parks pass, but it's not very expensive if you don't have the pass. The trail up to the cliff dwellings is fairly short and very well paved, but it is rather steep. We brought our kids, the 1 year old was in a baby carrier, the 3 year old probably could have walked the whole way up but ended up being carried. Coming down he was definitely able to do independently.
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27 November 2017
Very cool. There are cliff dwellings you can look around inside. The lower cliff dwelling is accessible up a 1/2 mile trail, but be warned, its kind of steep, you ascend up 350 ft in that 1/2 mile. There are benches and spots to take a short rest if you need it. The view as you go up is beautiful, you can see Roosevelt Lake. At the top there is a ranger who can give you a info about the structures. There is also an upper cliff dwelling at another trail, a 1 1/2 mile walkup but the ranger said it is not as steep. You have to make a reservation for a tour for the upper dwelling(by calling in advance) but not the lower one, you can just go during open hours. The Ranger and the people who worked in the visitor center were very friendly and helpful. The price was $5 per person 16 and over, under 16 is free.
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13 November 2017
Okay so I'm bias. I really like this place and can't say anything bad about it. It's hard to find, unless someone told you about it, or are a history buff, or you came accross it from the apachi trail or globe to see the Roosevelt dam. It's easy to drive by and not see it. Hiking is fun maybe strenuous, but the views and a cliff dwelling make it worth it. Probably be good to go to the Web page and check it out. The park associates are super knowledgeable on the park history and area. Heck I would venture to guess that there is a waiting list to volunteer. So there are two cliff dwellings to see
The lower and the upper,both are good. The lower is probably more strenuous to get to. It's about a 2 block walk. The upper is a few miles, but you need to make reservations. Seriously I thought I could walk in last minute only to be declined. and hey I'm from michigan flying out the next day. The park does this to preserve the site and path. Great place though.response / report this review -
05 October 2017
Beautiful site, great staff. Definitely worth the trip!
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02 October 2017
A great little-known monument with very well preserved cliff dwellings. A paved walk is steep, but those without walking restrictions will be rewarded. The visitor center has an excellent movie and good displays.
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27 September 2017
The ranger at the site was very friendly and informative. Great time.
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26 August 2017
BEWARE! There are seasonal hours which means there is no admittance after 12:01pm in the summer because of the heat. Over regulated! I've also heard its haunted by skin walkers. Were it not for government intrusion and the ghosts of the dead it would be, and is, as far as I can tell from the parking lot, an impressive ruin. #Indiansarecool! #namaste #yolo #indianruinsbeyondthefleek!
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26 July 2017
A great stop to hike and learn. Interesing and photogenic. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff at the visitors center. Visitors are restricted to the lower site. We were told the upper site is only accessible in the fall via a guided tour.
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06 May 2017
Beautiful area with a great historical background! I did the lower ruins hike which is a short, but steep hike on a paved path. Really worth it!
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02 May 2017
Very cool hike to upper area. Susan, our guide, was very well informed and gave the group much great insight as to the history and local habitat. All in all a very good trip. Would definitely do it again--also great views of Roosevelt lake.
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02 May 2017
Fantastic hike to go see the lower cliff dwellings. The views are amazing, fantastic staff. Be sure to bring some water.
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18 April 2017
Our volunteer guide to the upper dwelling was very knowledgeable and kind. We had a wonderful experience seeing one of the only preserved, not reconstructed cliff dwellings. A definite highlight of my vacation in Arizona!
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02 March 2017
There are so many places to enjoy a Southwest sunrise. Located within the Tonto Basin of the Upper Sonoran Desert in Arizona, Tonto National Monument protects two well-preserved prehistoric cliff dwellings and helps tell the story, not just of the Salado people, but of several American Indian tribes. Many of these tribes still feel strong spiritual ties to the cliff dwellings, deeming them to be an ancestral home.
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