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Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings - 20 members in 67 triplogs have rated this an average 3.2 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Jan 25 2025
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51 male
 Joined Apr 30 2008
 Tucson, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower DwellingsGlobe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings
Globe, AZ
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azdesertfather • Triplogs 1,144
Hiking0.90 Miles 431 AEG
Hiking0.90 Miles      36 Mns   1.59 mph
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Dec 10 2024
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55 male
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Thompson Trail #121Globe, AZ
Thompson Trail #121
Globe, AZ
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SkyIslander18 • Triplogs 2,607
Hiking3.50 Miles 1,000 AEG
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Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings
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Day trip out to Roosevelt Lake with my buddy.
Plan was a sightseeing relax day with a couple short hikes added in.
Picked Addie up in Pima and drove out to -

Roosevelt Visitor's Center
Cholla Campgrounds
Roosevelt Dam & Bridge
Hiked Cemetery & Thompson #121 trails
Roosevelt Marina
Tonto National Monument - Hiked Lower Ruins
Back to Globe for some burgers at DQ

Had an Awesome day, Roosevelt area is super scenic to my eyes.
Best part as always was my good friend to do it all with!
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Feb 18 2024
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52 male
 Joined Dec 26 2009
 Phoenix, Az
Tonto National Monument - Upper DwellingsGlobe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Upper Dwellings
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 18 2024
WilliamnWendi • Triplogs 221
Hiking3.30 Miles 688 AEG
Hiking3.30 Miles   4 Hrs      0.83 mph
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We enjoyed this guided hike. We had done a few hikes in recent weeks just assure ourselves that we wouldn't hold the group back and Yay! We did not embarrass ourselves. Ranger Katie B. was our guide and she made sure everyone was able to keep up and had plenty of details about the history of the dwellings. We had enough ambition left after the Upper Dwellings to tackle the Lower Dwellings too. Being later in the day and a little warmer this was almost too much but we made it up.
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Feb 18 2023
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 Joined Dec 10 2009
 Tempe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower DwellingsGlobe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Feb 18 2023
DbleDutch • Triplogs 74
Hiking0.90 Miles 431 AEG
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Did not time this trip, with more stops loitering at views and information. Beautiful day with mid-60s temperatures.
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Dec 17 2022
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54 male
 Joined Apr 13 2011
 Gilbert, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Upper DwellingsGlobe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Upper Dwellings
Globe, AZ
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ddgrunning • Triplogs 604
Hiking4.24 Miles 1,333 AEG
Hiking4.24 Miles   4 Hrs   23 Mns   1.66 mph
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I've driven by the Tonto National Monument many times, but never stopped in for a visit--until today. Earlier this week, I called to see if there were any last-minute openings for the guided tour to the upper dwelling. They only do the tours November to April and only on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. And only 10 spots per day. While they are generally booked solid, they had a few last-minute cancellations, so we snuck in. Ended up being only 6 of us on the tour.

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and we definitely took our time getting up to the ruin, with numerous stops along the way. The ruin itself is impressive, and we got a fairly up close and personal tour. The Woodbury fire burned all through the area, but a lot of effort was made to preserve the ruins.

On the way back to the visitor center, we decided to go up to the lower ruins as well (which don't require any permit and no limit on visitation). The lower ruins are also impressive.

It was a beautiful day, and this is a gem definitely worth a visit.
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Oct 18 2021
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57 male
 Joined Apr 25 2011
 Goodyear, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower DwellingsGlobe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 18 2021
Nightstalker • Triplogs 1,740
Hiking0.90 Miles 431 AEG
Hiking0.90 Miles   2 Hrs      0.72 mph
431 ft AEG      45 Mns Break
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Took the campervan on its first trial run. Stopped at Tonto National Monument to get a new park's pass and hiked up to the lower ruins.
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Apr 13 2019
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40 male
 Joined Dec 09 2014
 Gilbert, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower DwellingsGlobe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 13 2019
jacobemerick • Triplogs 232
Hiking3.00 Miles 650 AEG
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Another family outing. Started at Boyce - Thompson, then circled through Miami and hit up the ruins. Arboretum was great, as always, and we took advantage of the cooler temps to do the 'High Trail', which was a bit boring compared to the lower sections, still something different. First time at the Monument for the wife, she was super interested in the history. Mandatory treats were had at AJ.
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Sep 05 2018
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76 male
 Joined Nov 21 2015
 Grand Junction,
Tonto National Monument - Lower DwellingsGlobe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Sep 05 2018
Steph_and_Blake • Triplogs 184
Hiking0.90 Miles 431 AEG
Hiking0.90 Miles   1 Hour      2.70 mph
431 ft AEG      40 Mns Break
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Hadn't been to the lower dwellings in 4 or 5 years, back when we knew far less about the ancient peoples. Had the place to ourselves other than the very helpful ranger at the site. There's a new intern at the visitor center below that specializes in ceramics and is very willing to chat.
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Apr 23 2018
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54 male
 Joined Jul 16 2011
 Phoenix, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower DwellingsGlobe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Apr 23 2018
Eartheist • Triplogs 234
Hiking0.90 Miles 310 AEG
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Mar 18 2018
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63 male
 Joined Apr 02 2005
 Mesa, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower DwellingsGlobe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings
Globe, AZ
Hiking avatar Mar 18 2018
Tortoise_Hiker • Triplogs 3,652
Hiking0.90 Miles 431 AEG
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Wally and I got there a little early but it turned out ok. We just waited at the gate. The rain stopped and it warmed up a little by the time 8am rolled around. Today was Heritage day so we didn't need our America the Beautiful pass. This trail is cement and kind of steep. Very nice ruin with a couple Metates on display. Rangers there to answer questions. Nice views from here.
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Mar 04 2017
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 Joined May 21 2004
 Phoenix, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower DwellingsGlobe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings
Globe, AZ
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SunDevil3 • Triplogs 94
Hiking0.90 Miles 431 AEG
Hiking0.90 Miles      30 Mns   1.80 mph
431 ft AEG      30 Mns Break8 LBS Pack
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In spite of many years of outdoor adventures in Arizona, I had never visited Tonto NM so I decided to take a quick drive over while my daughter and I were camping out at Roosevelt Lake. Sunny and warm when we set out around 10:30AM and up the short but steep trail to the lower dwellings. Very cool piece of history to see although 10 min at the dwellings was about the extent of the interest I could instill upon my 6-year old.

I do have to give special thanks to the awesome team of rangers working the NP during our visit. In my experience, the rangers are almost always great at any national/state park but this group was particularly warm and welcoming. After having heard of the Junior Ranger program for kids many times, it was nice to finally have my daughter with me at a NP and get to take advantage. The little worksheets they gave her to complete during our visit would not normally be my cup of tea but they were very educational and got my daughter interested and engaged in the site and thinking about the meaning of the place. She got to take an oath and received her junior ranger badge before leaving which was a special treat for her.

One other note-- although I have read varying reports regarding if dogs are allowed in the park (e.g. not allowed at all vs. allowed on the trail to the lower dwellings but not inside the dwellings themselves) I did encounter two of them on the trail this morning (and only about 10 other people.) Both dogs were very small (and one was being carried) so I suspect they may have fallen into our society's new and extremely loose interpretation of a "service animal." Both dog-owners were hiking solo and I thought it interesting that anyone would bring a dog up that hill if they knew they would be unable to actually enter the ruins once they got to the top. Maybe that's just me though.
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Nov 05 2016
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69 male
 Joined Jan 23 2008
 Phoenix, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower DwellingsGlobe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings
Globe, AZ
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AZWanderingBear • Triplogs 700
Hiking0.90 Miles 431 AEG
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On a 4-day trip to the Lake Roosevelt / Sierra Ancha area. Came in the long way to enjoy lunch at Guayo del Rey in Miami.

Never one to miss a chance to visit ruins, we dropped by the Tonto Monument and took the short hike up to the lower dwelling. Was fun talking to the ranger there and imagining life 600 years ago here.

Headed on over to the Roosevelt Dam overlook. While admiring the surroundings up rolled a motorcycle gang. Thought for a moment it was the Sons of Anarchy, but turned out to be the Grandpas of Anarchy, a much nicer group. Then it was off to Butcher Hook for some libations before finding a convenient campsite for the night.
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Apr 30 2016
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48 male
 Joined Apr 12 2004
 Tucson, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower DwellingsGlobe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings
Globe, AZ
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PrestonSands • Triplogs 2,097
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Stopped to see Tonto National Monument on the way to Tonto Basin. Beautiful, cool, cloudy day. An excited group of Safford school kids were heading out as we headed in. Cool place to visit as always. Did a short hike on the Vineyard/AZT before heading north to show Shauna my grandparent's old place in Punkin Center, and then up into the Sierra Ancha to camp out.
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Apr 10 2016
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37 male
 Joined Sep 30 2015
 Carrboro, NC
Tonto National Monument - Lower DwellingsGlobe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings
Globe, AZ
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afrankie • Triplogs 128
Hiking0.90 Miles 431 AEG
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Little side trip on our way out of the lake. Nice ruins, but man that's a long walk down to the valley for maize;).

Got chased down by an older lady park ranger who apparently really wanted her $5 entry fee :roll:. She actually left the welcome center and started running at us. (Don't sweat,I have my annual pass on my dashboard.) But seriously, I just stepped between Mama Bear and her cub. Not a welcoming entrance...but I assure you it's the view that has the last taste in my mouth. :out:
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Mar 13 2016
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38 male
 Joined May 23 2011
 Mesa, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower DwellingsGlobe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings
Globe, AZ
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lil_tortoise_hiker • Triplogs 156
Hiking3.54 Miles 998 AEG
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We had only planned on doing the lower dwellings but when we got there we were surprised to find out it was heritage days and not only was it free to get in but the upper dwellings were open to all the guests. We took the short steep climb to the lower dwellings and we were the first ones to the top. The dwellings and the views were amazing. As soon as we got down we headed over to the upper trailhead and headed on up. The beginning started off gradual but it quickly turned into a climb filled with switchback after switchback. There was probably about 10 people that made it up before us but it didn't seem very crowded. Great hike and history I highly recommend this one
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Mar 10 2016
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 Ahwatukee, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower DwellingsGlobe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings
Globe, AZ
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LindaAnn • Triplogs 2,600
Hiking0.90 Miles 431 AEG
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Stopped by the ruins with my kids on our way out of town for a few days. My kids love Indian ruins, and I have a pass, so it was worth the extra mileage to swing by here. Saw a rattler off the trail on our way up to the ruins. The kids had fun being able to actually walk through some of the rooms.
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Feb 19 2016
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74 male
 Joined Feb 12 2002
 Gold Canyon, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower DwellingsGlobe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings
Globe, AZ
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AZLOT69 • Triplogs 2,215
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Nice visit cool, cloudy.
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Dec 26 2015
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 Joined Mar 28 2008
 Phoenix, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower DwellingsGlobe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings
Globe, AZ
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Tough_Boots • Triplogs 755
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My folks are in town for the holidays so I took them on the Apache Trail and we stopped at Tonto National Monument. Chilly morning and pretty day. There were no tours going to the Upper Ruins today and the lower aren't super interesting but it was nice to see something new.
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Aug 09 2014
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 Mesa, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower DwellingsGlobe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings
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jochal • Triplogs 604
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Aug 05 2014
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Tonto National Monument - Lower DwellingsGlobe, AZ
Tonto National Monument - Lower Dwellings
Globe, AZ
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SkyIslander18 • Triplogs 2,607
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After a nice trip out to the Arboretum, Addie & Myself hit up the monument before driving back home to Safford. We first stopped at the Roosevelt Bridge & Dam overlooks for the views before traveling back to the cliff dwellings. We then had a hot, fun, short hike up to the lower dwellings where we poked around a bit and had a good conversation with the ranger at the site.
Dinner & a little gambling at Apache Gold casino was had on the trip back home to end this most enjoyable trip!
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