| | -
| 1 label |  |
|
|
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
| 1 label |  |
|
|
-
-
-
-
-
-
|
| | |
|
| Hiking | 1.60 Miles |
472 AEG |
| | Hiking | 1.60 Miles | | | |
| 472 ft AEG | | | | |
|
|
| |
| Linked |
|
none
[ show ]
| no linked trail guides |
| Partners |
|
none
[ show ]
| no partners | | Finally made it to the Flagstaff Monuments!
After Walnut Canyon and Sunset Crater and camping at Bonito on Wednesday, Wupatki was my finale today.
I hiked all the short trails except the Citadel, since I was running short on time to get back and pack up in time for the 11am checkout time at Bonito.
Started at Wukoki just before 8am - had it all to myself. It's absolutely stunning - especially the 3-story high walls that are still standing. The Sinagua's construction is exquisite ... in some places it's hard to tell at a glance where the rock ends and the constructed walls begin.
Next I hit Wupatki Pueblo, which I also had all to myself. Very, very impressive! I did wish that I had the trail guide, so that I could read about each of the 18 or so marked way points. The "tall house" is amazing, the plaza and ball court as well, and I really enjoyed the blowhole - the Earth's breath in my face.
Stopped at the Citadel pullout for a quick photo, then proceeded on to the Box Canyon and Lomaki trail. Saw just two other tourists on that trail, plus a few NPS workers. There was a Stone Mason doing beautiful work building the edges a new trail to the main Box Canyon dwelling. Lomaki was beautiful.
I really enjoyed this visit, and will likely go again soon to spend more time and see things in later afternoon light instead of morning. Would also be nice to see with some snow on the ground. |
|
Wildflowers Observation Light
|
|
| _____________________
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Route Editor
Route Scout
