Sunday, May 9, 2010

Walnut Canyon National Monument


The dwellings seen above are not accessible by visitors and are quite a distance away on the far side. In zooming in these dwellings appear to be in better shape than a lot of those open to the public.

Walnut Canyon National Monument


The wall remnants of this dwelling are seen scattered around. It is believed that the early explorers into this canyon were responsible for a lot of this destruction.

Walnut Canyon National Monument


Not much headroom along this part of the path, huh.

Walnut Canyon National Monument


The ridges seen in the far background actually have similar dwellings as well.

Walnut Canyon National Monument


A view of the pathway and one of the many cliff structures in this canyon.

Walnut Canyon National Monument


Took this photo to provide some clarification of the following pic.

Walnut Canyon National Monument


A photo of the room structure/s as noted in the prior information plaque.