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Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Welcome Center on Route 7, 3 miles east of Highway 191 · Chinle, AZ
Why you should go…
Canyon de Chelly National Monument sits entirely on Navajo Tribal Trust land, and about 40 Navajo families still live within it. Two paved rim drives lead to the views, with three overlooks on the North Rim and seven on the South Rim. Spider Rock, a sandstone spire, rises 750 feet from the canyon floor. Apart from the White House Trail, going into the canyon requires a permit and an authorized guide, while the rim drives and Welcome Center are free.
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- #spider rock
Good to know
General sport & outdoor guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Weather calls the shots
Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.
Shoes, water, sun cover
The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.
Parking and launches fill early
On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.
Daylight shrinks in shoulder season
Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.
What's around here?
The closest stops to Canyon de Chelly National Monument, ordered by straight-line distance.
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