Coconino National Forest

Red Rock Ranger District Heritage Sites

Palatki Red Cliffs Heritage Site Cliff Dwelling and Rock Art Reservations are recommended— Call (928)282-3854.

Access to the cliff dwelling is limited.

Hours: 9:30 am—3:00 pm daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Hiking Difficulty: Two moderate trails, with one portion that is difficult, and

one easy trail, approximately one mile total.

Directions: Travel five miles west of Sedona on Hwy. 89A, turn right on FR 525 (between

mileposts 365 A and 364). Go north on the gravel road for seven miles.

Call (928) 282-3854 or (928) 282-4119 for road conditions.

Fee: A Red Rock Pass or Federal Interagency Pass is required on all vehicles.

Passes are available at Palatki.

Pets are not permitted at the site.

Honanki Heritage Site Cliff Dwelling and Rock Art Site

Hiking Difficulty: Approximately one mile of moderate hiking on a mostly

level trail with gentle upgrades.

Directions: Travel five miles west of Sedona on Hwy. 89A, turn right on FR 525 (between

mileposts 365 and 364). Go north on the gravel road for seven miles. Continue on FR 525 at

the “Y” for another four miles. Call (928) 282-3854 or (928) 282-4119 for road conditions

if there has been rain or snow.

Fee: A Red Rock Pass or Federal Interagency Pass is required on all vehicles.

Passes are available at Honanki.

Pets are not permitted at the site.

V Bar V Heritage Site Rock Art Site

Hours: Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 9:30 am— 3:00 pm.

Hiking Difficulty: Approximately one mile of easy hiking over fairly level ground. ADA

accessible

Directions: From exit 298 on I-17, turn south and continue just over two miles.

Go past the Beaver Creek Campground, over the Beaver Creek Bridge, and turn right at

the V Bar V sign.

Fee: A Red Rock Pass or national park pass is required on all vehicles. Passes are available

at V Bar V.

Pets are not permitted at the site.

Hours: 9:30 am—3:00 pm daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Montezuma Castle

For more information call (928) 567-3322 ext. 21

Montezuma Well Cliff Dwellings and Spring Fed Sinkhole

Hiking Difficulty: One third of a mile loop trail with several steps

Directions: Take exit 293 off I-17, drive through McGuireville, stay on the Beaver Creek Rd. for

approximately three miles. Turn right toward Montezuma Well.

Fee: There is no fee for visiting the Well.

Pets permitted on a leash and with a “clean up” bag.

For more information call (928) 567-4521

Hiking Difficulty: One third of a mile paved loop hike, some stairs.

Directions: Take Hwy. 89 though Cottonwood, stay on Main Street though Old Town, just before

Clarkdale, turn right.

Pets permitted on a leash and with a “clean up” bag.

For more information call (928) 567-3322 ext. 21

Please Help Preserve Our Heritage Sites for Yourselves and the Future by Following These Guidelines

Walls are fragile and continually deteriorating. Do not climb, sit or stand on walls. Do not pick up or move rocks.

Artifacts, where they lay, tell a story. Do not dig, remove, or pile up artifacts.

Cultural deposits, including soils, are important to scientific testing. Do not add anything, including offerings, to a site.

Fire destroys prehistoric materials. Absolutely no fires, campfires, candles, smudging or smoking at the sites.

Oils from hands can cause deterioration of the drawings. Do not touch rock art.

Graffiti is destructive and can destroy rock art, buildings and trees. Do not vandalize the sites.

Desert plants, soils and animals are fragile. Stay on trails.

Domestic animals can damage sites. Pets are not allowed at the Forest Service sties.

National Monuments of the Verde Valley

Cliff Dwelling & Visitor Center

Tuzigoot Pueblo and Visitor Center

Ope Daily am to 5:00

Open Daily 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Open Daily 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Hiking Difficulty: One third of a mile paved loop trail. A.D.A. accessible.

Directions: Take exit 289 on I-17, turn left across from the Yavapai-Apache Casino.

Fee: $10.00 per adult (includes Tuzigoot), children 15 and under are free.

Pets permitted on a leash and with a “clean up” bag.

Fee: $10.00 per adult (includes Montezuma Castle), children 15 and under are free.