Tonto National Monument
Roosevelt, Arizona
| Address: | Roosevelt, AZ 85545, USA |
| GPS: |
33°38'42.0"N 111°6'47.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.8-2.2 mi |
Hike
Mapped Route/Trail Distances
| Lower Cliff Dwelling (One-Way) | 0.8 miles Round Trip |
| Upper Cliff Dwelling (One-way) | 2.2 miles Round Trip |
More Information
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Roosevelt, Arizona
- Head east on AZ-188 S (1.9 mi)
- Turn right (0.9 mi)
- Make a U-turnDestination will be on the right(79 ft)
Trails
Distance ?
0.8 miles Round TripElevation Gain ?
289 feetReal Ascent ?
316 feetReal Descent ?
27 feetAvg Grade (8°)
14%Grade (-18° to 22°)
-33% to 41%Distance ?
2.2 miles Round TripElevation Gain ?
592 feetReal Ascent ?
617 feetReal Descent ?
25 feetAvg Grade (6°)
10%Grade (-14° to 45°)
-26% to 100%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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