Timeline
09:00
Arrive at Wupatki National Monument when it opens at 9AM. Park and start the circular drive to see the collection of Native American ruins scattered along the route.
11:00
Take a break for lunch or a snack. As there are no listed food or drink shops in the immediate context, check the route for nearby options in Flagstaff or bring provisions.
12:00
Continue the loop drive to pass by Sunset Crater, the extinct volcano mentioned in the monument's description. Spend the remainder of the afternoon exploring the sites.
Local tip
The $5 entry fee is valid for 7 days at both Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monuments. The park is closed on December 25.
Check before you go
- Wupatki National Monument is open daily from 9AM to 5PM.
- The park is closed on December 25.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Flagstaff (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).