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Canyon de Chelly
National Monument
is 3 miles east of Chile, Arizona in the Navajo Reservation. The
canyon
is 26
miles l How to Get There To reach Canyon de Chelly National Monument from Flagstaff, Arizona take I-40 east to chambers, then U.S. 191 north to Ganada and continue on U.S. 191 for 35 miles to Chinle. If you are coming from Page, Arizona take Route 98 southeast to Highway 160 and go north to Highway 59 southeast to Many Farms, where you pick up U.S. 191 south to Chinle. Airports:
In an effort to preserve the cliff dwellings in the canyon, hiking at Canyon de Chelly is not permitted without a guide or a ranger. At the time we were at the canyon, there was one exception. It is an easy hike that begins at the White House Ruins overlook and drops 500 feet to the canyon floor. It is about 1.25 miles each way. The White House Ruins are across the canyon but are surrounded by a fence and cannot be toured. Bring water, none is available. There are scenic drives on both sides of the canyon that will provide views of the ruins. However, the best views can be seen on tours with Navajo guides through the floor of the canyon. Lodging inside Canyon de Chelly Thunderbird Lodge US 191 Rt. 7 Canyon de Chelly National Monument (928) 674-5840 (800) 679-2473 Lodging within in the monument is available only at the historic Thunderbird Lodge, a 73-room motel-style facility reminiscent of older adobe structures. The dining facility located in the original trading post built in 1896 offers both continental and Navajo-style meals seven days a week. Lodging outside Canyon de Chelly Best Western Canyon de Chelly Inn US 191 100 Main Street Route 7, Chinle, Arizona (928) 674-5874
Dining: Junction Restaurant
Holiday Inn Canyon de Chelly US 191 Chinle, Arizona 2.5 miles east of the entrance to Canyon de Chelly N.M. Route 7 (928) 674-5875 The Thunderbird Lodge offers daily tours into the canyon. Full day and half-day tours are $64.50 and $39.50 per person. Canyon de Chelly Tours - provides guided tours within Canyon de Chelly ranging from 3 hours to overnight trips. If you have your own SUV, you can inquire about using it in the canyon for a fee, with a Navajo guide. Sierra Club Outings - Trails of Canyon de Chelly: E-mail: tjtwocats@mchsi.com |
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