I unfortunately didn't have time to go on a guided tour of Canyon de Chelly (it's located in the Navajo Nation, so you need to have a licensed tour guide to enter the majority of the Canyon), but I visited the welcome center, both the north and south rim drives, and hiked the White House Trail. The welcome center is staffed with NPS rangers and volunteers. There's a small gift shop and museum area with exhibits. There's also a hogan outside and you can ask the ranger to give a hogan talk and even enter it. The rim drives are gorgeous, although dusk and dawn really bring out the colors. The canyon rims are quite sheer which is different from a lot of other canyons. Pueblos can be seen from several lookouts, so bring binoculars. There tends to be people selling artwork and jewelry at the lookouts, so if you're interested, bring cash. The White House Trail is the only publicly accessible trail without a guide. It starts at the lookout, and you can see the structure from the parking lot, or decide to hike down to get a closer look (it's fenced off with a chain link fence to avoid people not respecting it). The hike is 2.5 miles round trip with little shade (although does have two cool tunnels), so bring water. read more

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Canyon de Chelly is an amazing place. Whether you are passing through and get a chance to spend an hour or 2 driving the North or South roads, it's worth it! It might not get any of the recognition of its big sister the Grand Canyon, but it is beautiful nonetheless! I'll also take the quietness and much smaller crowds. The South Road gives you great views for the afternoons, and the North Road gives you great morning views as the sun comes up. Either way there are some great viewpoints that are very different on each road. There are plenty of trails at the Outlook points, but you can really just make your own trail by walking wherever you can and want as long as you are careful. I take my pups and in some areas actually let them loose because we are the only ones around and because I trust my pups to not fall off the edge. read more

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I think this is an underrated monument. Canyon de Chelly (pronounced Shay) is about 4-5 hours away from metro Phoenix area. I came during a drizzling day in October and loved it. Elevation runs from 5500 to 7000 feet and is set at 10932W longitude and 369N latitude. Along the South Rim you can view Tunnel Overlook, Tseyi Overlook, Junction Overlook, Sliding House Overlook, Face Rock Overlook and Spider Rock Overlook. Along the North Rim there is the Antelope House Overlook, Mummy Cave Overlook and Massacre Cave Overlook. My favorite from the South Rim is the Spider Rock which reminds me a bit of a snippet of Inspiration In Bryce Canyon Utah. The colors of vivid green valleys, rich browns and mellow reds and blending beige rock formations along the rainy gray blue sky made the views fantastic! On the North Rim I just viewed the Antelope House Overlook which also splits to the Fortress Rock. This is about 1/4 hike along some smooth rocks. You can follow the yellow painted feet along the path to get to your viewings. Most of the overlooks are great for the young kids and elderly who don't want to or cannot walk long distances. You can take 4 or 8 hour tours from the Thunderbird Lodge that can take you down to the bottom of the canyon and see some farmlands. This is worth checking out if you wanted to see other less crowded views especially on a rainy day! read more

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An Amazing part of the world. Well worth visiting and taking a jeep tour of the valley.

Not to be missed! This is a fee free park located outside of the township of Chinlé. You can drive around and stop at all the amazing viewpoints, visit a hogan and check out the visitors center. Bring cash since locals do like to sell jewelry or other artisan goods at the viewpoints. Families do live here in the National Monument. The visitors center was educational to learn about the geography a d how people survive living around the monument. Canyon de Chelly is gorgeous. The views took my breath away. Watch your step so you don't fall off a cliff!! Loved my visit there. I want to go back! We happened to go on a Friday. After touring the National Monument, we were able to stop at the flea market behind the Bashas grocery store that occurs each Friday in Chinle. Highly recommend to visit for local Navajo food. The vendors at the flea market who make artisan jewelry sell at much better price than at trading posts or boutiques in Scottsdale or Sedona. Flea market is a must during visit in the Navajo Nation, it depends on the day of the week at different townships, everyone is so nice, visit and buy Navajo! read more

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Canyon de Chelly looked beautiful but we only had time to visit the welcome center to get our stamp. We were greated by Deidre, she was wonderful as well as the other employees. I will go Back! I WOULD RECOMMEND #FindYourPark #CanyonDeChelly #Deidre read more

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Very nice national monument. Beautiful scenery nice overlooks with well maintained trails. Good junior ranger program. Nice rangers. Would rate higher but there is so much natural beauty in the area, this is just one of many places worth exploring. read more

Canyon de Chelly National Monument is such a gem in the northeastern part of Arizona. There is a lot to see and learn here, with many mesas, buttes, dwlellings and rock features in the area. We loved our visit here. Canyon de Chelly National Monument is located in Chinle, which is on the Navajo reservation. Although this park is a national monument, which is regulated by the federal government, it is the land of the Navajo people. Therefore, Navajo families live within this park. At the main entrance is the visitor's center. There are two sides to this park - the north rim and south rim, which are both drives, with plenty of stops along the way. There is only one area that you can hike to. Unfortunately when we visited, the White House Ruin Trail, the only place where you can hike around, was closed due to safety reasons. However, we still enjoyed our visit with all the viewpoints, showing the different facets of how the land has been shaped and its history. To see the entire park, you can do this in a day. I recommend visiting when in the area and reflecting on the first caretakers of this land. read more

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Another National Monument that we'd never heard of, just a few hours north of Phoenix! We drove around much of this canyon, getting out at pullouts to get closer views. Stunning scenery! Due to time constraints, we weren't able to go all the way around. I guess they have tours available for different parts, and there's a way to get down to the bottom of the canyon as well. We saw some signs warning is not to throw things down into the canyon, as there could be people farming down there. This is a place I'd like to visit again, when we have more time to spend exploring. read more

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Wonderful experience on tour with Navajo Guide. History is fascinating and setting is stunning.

Fees: This monument has no entry fee but donations are accepted at the visitor center. I did things somewhat backwards and went to the visitor center shortly before closing time so I didn't explore it too much. There was a member of the Dine (accent on the e) tribe there selling artwork. His prices were very reasonable for the quality of his work. Alas, I only had $5 cash, so I donated it to his art fund. In return, he gave me a short history of the ancient and modern indigenous people that inhabit the area. The north side of the canyon was deserted on a Friday morning, and I spent so much time there that I didn't see much of the south. Definitely worth a trip back. There is nothing like watching a thunderstorm roll in for hours and finally feeling the rain. Go mid-week to avoid the crowds. read more

Gorgeous views! Loved the area and can't wait to come back and take a guided trip! Don't miss out on the cool ruins you can see from the overlooks. read more

I first learned about Canyon de Chelly (pronounced, "Shay") during the time that I was working at Univ. of Wisconsin at Madison. At that time, I ordered Ray Manley's INDIAN LANDS, which includes color photographs of Spider Rock at Canyon de Chelly, and also photos from Monument Valley, Havasu Falls, and Mesa Verde. The moment that I opened this book, I realized that my destiny in life was to visit these places, which I eventually did. In April 1987, I returned home to Berkeley, CA and my road trip back home brought me through Atlanta, GA (where I visited my sister), then west on Route 40 past Sallisaw, Oklahoma, then past Amarillo, Albuquerque, and Gallop, and then north on Route 191 to Chinle, Arizona (location of Canyon de Chelly). Canyon de Chelly is a National Monument and part of the National Park Service, and it is owned by the Navajo Nation. South Rim Highway provides visitors with access to Tunnel Outlook, Tsegi Outlook, Junction Outlook, White House Outlook, Sliding House Outlook, and Spider Rock Outlook. Park visitors, including photographers, will likely derive some of the greatest memories of their life from these vantage points. Along the north rim of the canyon, Route 64 provides access to Ledge Ruins Overlook, Antelope House Overlook, and Mummy Cave Overlook. Attached are a few of my photographs from the south rim. Also, attached is a photo of me during my 1987 trip from Atlanta, GA to Chinle, AZ, and back to Berkeley, CA. This photo is from an area in Nevada near Route 80. Although I have visited Crater Lake National Park, Glacier National Park, Death Valley National Park, and Joshua Tree National Park, it is still my closely-held opinion that the national parks and national monuments that are the most magical of all, are those in the American southwest, where these include Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Natural Bridges National Monument, Arches National Park, and Canyonlands National Park. A couple of motels are presently available in Chinle. During my visit in 1987, I spent the night in a house trailer that had been converted to a cheap motel. I have no idea if this inexpensive house trailer is still available. read more

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This canyon is amazing. We visited during a blizzard in the high country so we had the park mostly to ourselves but wished we could of visited the canyon but they were not doing tours due to the flooding on the area. We drove bother the north and south rim and stopped at all puppies and explored. Saw wild horses and dogs and so many ruins throughout the canyon. Even received a your from one of the dogs. It was amazing to see the snow and fog on the red rocks and we went back later in the day to get a better look at the canyon read more

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I am writing about my experience of Canyon De Chelly, and oh by the way, 'Chelly' is pronounced like 'Shay', in case you were thinking of pronouncing it Canyon De Shelly. First of all, I have to give credit to my brother in law for this experience. I just happen to ride along with him to Chinle, to assist him with his classes that he teaches to our fellow Native Americans. As a reminder to all of you, the town of Chinle is on the Navajo Reservation, as is, Canyon De Chelly. Sometimes people forget that, and don't realize that the Reservation goes on Daylight Savings Time as well. Now back to my visit of Canyon De Chelly. Mind you, we did our visits after class in two days. We did the south part on the first, which takes you to different view areas, and the main one being the White House Ruin. I do have to remind you, that if you really want to have a really good feel for the Canyon you will have to do some hiking. Just be cognizant of fact that you have to be extra careful of where your feet are at all times, and not get in a hurry or get careless. On our second day, we did the north part, which will take you to the Mummy Cave Ruin, Massacre Cave Ruin, and you can also see the White House Ruin. To get a closer view of the Massacre Cave Ruin, you will have to hike down to an area to get a better view. From this point, I just couldn't help myself, so I stood closer to the wall and shouted out a huge yell which created a triple echo in return. I even did two more times, and I got the same effect as the first time. My brother in law looked at me, and said "you just had to do that, didn't you". I said "of course". One of my shoutouts was his name, by the way. When you come here, you will want to view the Ruins but, take a real good look at the beauty of the Canyon. Take your moments to take it all in, and have a good feel for Mother Earth at its best. If you are prepared, take a two mile round trip hike down to get a closer look. There are even jeep tours if you like. The thing is, take your time, you won't regret it. Just remember that this is a beautiful place to visit, and to witness it in person is a wonderful thing. read more

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This place was breathtaking, it all started with the drive there. The wide open plains and mesas in view while on the road were just simply jaw dropping. When I drove into the park entrance, I stopped at the visitors center and saw some extremely cool Navajo paraphernalia. I purchased a really cool Navajo bookmark. The staff at the visitors center were extremely kind. Afterwords I stopped at allot of the outlooks and I was simply taken away by the beauty of this place, between the rocks, the cattle, wild horses& people that still live in the Canyon; there was too much beauty to take in at once. I took the White House Trail which was moderate in terms of difficulty and it was a nice climb down to see Ancient Anasazi Indian ruins. This place was heavenly and I am glad that it is low key and not too touristy, because that can sometimes take the grandeur away from places that have that untouched feel to them. Check this place out, you won't regret it. read more

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I believe this is a highly underrated national monument and attraction. The drive to Chinle is magnificent, skirting an escarpment that drops many hundred feet onto the plain below. At the end of the long approach, you drop down the escarpment into Chinle, drive past the Thunderbird Lodge and enter the national monument. Tunnel Overlook--this overlook feels the most intimate, with cool acoustics that allow you to have a normal conversation from the platform a short distance down the canyon with people standing at the parking lot. Stop moving for a moment and enjoy the profound silence that embraces and compels you to talk in hushed tones. Tsegi Overlook--this vertigo inducing overlook is perched on a sheer cliff. It is very possible to lay down and creep to the many edges of this overlook to peer down the perilous cliff face, providing a falling sensation that is stomach churning. Junction Overlook--our children adored this overlook because you can scramble down the various levels of the ledge. Caution must be exercised because the wind coming up the face can curl and whip you out over the edge. 2 ruins can be easily seen and photographed with high power zoom cameras. Numerous photo opportunities abound at this overlook. White Horse Overlook--after the last three overlooks, we found this one the most crowded and underwhelming. A large group was going down for a hike to the dwellings, so we skipped the walk. Public restrooms are available here along with plenty of parking. Vendors offering their crafts were at the first three overlooks. We liked Pat who makes horse hair fired ceramics and offered them at the Tsegi Overlook. He was very patient but passionate about sharing his craft, cultural heritage and intimate knowledge of his home with us--he lived just 1/4 mile from the Thunderbird Lodge. We got a tantalizing preview of this magical place, and fully intend to return with more time to steep here. Do come here early if you want to respond to the serenity of this tranquil place. read more

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This is a review of the Canyon De Chelly visitor's center. The museum is closed because of Covid. However, the gift shop is open and it is SMALLER than the museum. Oh...I get it. The gift shop is open, so they can make revenue. But they can't open the displays so we can learn about the history of the Canyon. This is totally insane. The museum is safer then the gift shop. read more

I've spent a lot of time criss-crossing the Navajo Reservation and have been to Canyon de Chelly about a half dozen times over the years. It tends to call you back and it's hard to resist. The ruins here hug the base of the immense red stone walls of the canyon and, when looking down from the cliff's edge, the ruins below appear so tiny that you'll have to rely on the zoom lens on your camera. You can get closer by taking the 45-minute hike into the canyon to see the White House ruins -- the only ruins accessible to hikers because the Navajo still reside in parts of the canyon. The long descent is quite rewarding as the deep rich Navajo sandstone calls you down to enter a short stone tunnel that suddenly explodes a view of canyon floor in front of you. As you reach the floor, you'll see a hogan, a traditional Navajo wood structure with a mud roof. Today, these structures are used more for ceremonial purposes, but there is an older woman living here with her animals so respect the sign and refrain from taking photos. Follow the path to the left and you'll see the ruins come into view, but don't be surprised to see the Navajo vendors selling handicrafts nearby. The White House ruins date back about 800 years and are set in one of the most dramatic scenes in the southwest. As you stand glued to the fence gazing at it all, the details of the ruins are revealed. Look closely at the second-story ruins set into the rock face and you'll see graffiti in the upper white portion. J.W. Conway from Santa Fe made his mark in 1873 and J.W. Ellison passed through in 1884. Now you know why there's a fence, so no graffiti opportunities for you. Let your eyes move along the rock face and you'll be able to make out some pictographs: a man, a duck, a lizard or insect, handprints, and other shapes. Years ago, I was invited to stay overnight in the stillness of this canyon, but I didn't have time for the opportunity. In a way, I'm glad because this place is addicting enough as it is -- it pulls you in. The overwhelming sense of Canyon de Chelly will never leave you. read more

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... a mini Grand Canyon on a Navajo reservation. Lot's of surreal scenery. Only the White House hike allows you into the canyon without a Navajo guide. After all, some Navjo live in the Canyon. The Navajo people we met were artists carving out a living with jewelry and rock art. Even had a artist knock on the my camping trailer door at 9:30 PM wanting to show me his art--what, good-night.  In front of the Pueblo ruins on the White House hike we met Andrew Henry, silversmith, showing off his jewelry. A bracelet, called "Canyon de Chelly Storyteller," captured our fancy--sizzling hand carved, sterling silver and gold. We purchased. Incidentally, the artist's picture appears on a U.S. postage stamp--how cool! The bracelet tells a story with pictographs of the desert varnish on the cliffs, spider rock, a hogan, wagon, white house ruins, cottonwood tree under the sun and clouds--a good way to remember this surreal, special place in Amazing Arizona! read more

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Canyon De Chelly National Monument is located in Chinle, Arizona. It has magnificant scenery and cultural history. There is a visitor center and north and south rim drive with many overlooks. There is one public trail at White House Overlook that leads into the canyon below to White House Ruins. Otherwise there are Navajo guides for various types of tours. Locals often sell their arts and crafts at these overlooks, including sand paintings, ceramics, jewlery and other art work. You are buying direct from the artists. Have been here many times and always a treat. read more

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I had first heard of Canyon de Chelly on a trip out west with my parents. A local TV station was running a 30-minute show about it. Though it wasn't on our limited driving itinerary then, I noted it and always wanted to check it out. I had subsequently read good things about it as well. This year, I was able to schedule time on a family trip to the area to finally check it out. The first thing to consider is that the site is remote. Though the town of Chinle is adjacent to the canyon, the area is very sparsely populated. Hotel and dining options are limited and you'll need to drive a minimum of 2.5 hours from any airport (more likely at least 4). To tour the canyon, which is tribal land, you'll need to book a native guide to accompany you. The only exception (that I noted) was that you are allowed to hike down into the canyon (unaccompanied) from one of the overlooks, but that will be a 2+ hour hike with at least a 600-foot descent and limited access at the bottom. The experience of touring the canyon will be affected by the quality of the guide you happen to get. The scenery, including multiple pictographs as well as the general canyon itself, is spectacular. The minimum tour is 3 hours, but they can book longer tours as well. In our case, we thought 3 hours was sufficient (it went by quickly). We augmented this with an evening drive to overlooks along the south rim (open to all) for more photos. Overall, I'm glad I finally got to experience this site, though it wasn't quite what I expected. I had thought that this would be like Mesa Verde only less crowded (and without walk-thrus of the ruins). From what the guide said, most of the ruins were actually just food-storage sites and not actual dwellings, and many had been rebuilt in the last 100 years (after damage during war with the U.S. in the 1800s). So there is less archaeology to see than I'd thought. Still, if you like red-rock scenery and more of a beyond-the-mainstream travel experience, Canyon de Chelly is worth considering. read more

Beautiful. Lots of interesting rock formations and colors. Nice overlooks. Hiking, trail rides etc are all great ways to experience this hidden gem. read more

Canyon de Chelly is an underrated canyon lands monument. In comparison to Bryce, Zion, Mesa Verde, Canyon de Chelly feels like the land that time forgot. Its sandstone formations like the Spider Rock hearken back to an ancient inland sea; its White House (Anasazi ruins, closed to the public) call back to an ancient&mysterious time. It's red rock desert, so be prepared, and since you are in the Navajo Nation, be respectful. The Visitor's Center is the only spot with bathrooms&drinking fountains. There are breathtaking viewpoints from various vistas. If you want to go deeper into the canyons, there are Navajo guides. it's an incredibly mystical, peaceful place. read more

Worth The Visit To See Once I had been putting off my trip to Canyon to Shelly for over a decade. Now it seems silly considering it's not that long of a drive from where I live. It's definitely not as large with as many vast trails is the Grand Canyon, but there are some good trails especially the short hike it's only 2 1/2 miles down to the White House ruins. It's a happy little hike and a fairly well preserved archaeological site. Stopped off at many of the other outlooks and realized it would've been good to bring my binoculars to be able to see some of the ruins that are not able to reach down in the Canyon. They look like tiny specs when you're so far away. I would say the most disappointing part of this journey was that you are not allowed to use your own jeep to drive along the canyon floor, instead you have to pay people to take you and their jeeps on a tour. I'm not one for two hours and when you have your own jeep feel like you might as well use it and why pay someone else to use theirs. All in all it's worth the effort to drive up there, then you might as well we'll go to Monument Valley since it's only another hour away. The four corners are also in this area. You may want to make a trio of adventures. read more

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Stopped off here on road trip to Santa Fe. Big mistake. Canyon de Chelly is not a stop-off on the way - it is the destination . Intense daylight washed out nearly every scene. And then I found this wall, got behind it and took this picture of the ancients' stone work.. read more

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Ya' ta' hey.... I grew up living, playing, working and praying within the sacred surrounding of the Navajo stronghold of Canyon de Chelly (Shay) and Canyon Del Muerto, known as Tseyi. There are ancient ruins, fantastic wall art, and numerous places of ceremonial significances throughout.... There's an awe-inspiring atmosphere infused with a powerful aura of spirituality, a connection between you and nature, in the air. Go.... Camp. Hike. And when you're there. Sit alone, watch, listen and meditate. You'll know what I mean. A'hee'hee read more

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Canyon du Chelly,(pronounced 'shay') from Tseyi (which is Navajo for "from where the water comes") to Chinle (which is Navajo for "to where the water goes") is a beautiful example of the lands that make the Southwest high desert so amazing. Spider rock is phenomenal; I was fortunate enough to catch a spring rainstorm with a rainbow superimposed over the spires. The White House Ruins trail is a steep but fun little hike down to old Anasazi dwellings deep within the canyon. As others have mentioned, this is the only trail that non-Navajo are allowed to do unaccompanied. The Navajo are proud, generous, and gracious people. They do not allow non-Navajo into the Canyon willy-nilly not because they wish to make money off tours (which I've heard are great-- and an important source of income to a very disadvantaged population) but because members of their community still live in the Canyon. Respect that fact. There is much to see in Canyon du Chelly. Embrace the beauty. Stay in Chinle and contribute to the local economy. The Junction Restaurant is particularly good for trying local fare such as Navajo tacos and sandwiches.... and fry bread. Pretty tasty! read more

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"No - no words. No words to describe it. Poetry! They should've sent a poet. So beautiful. So beautiful... I had no idea. " ~ Ellie Arroway (aka Jodi Foster from "Contact", which had some scenes filmed here.) This is how Canyon de Chelly (FYI, Chelly is pronounced: "shay") struck me. It truly sneaks up on you. The Navajo Nation has so many different landscapes. Canyon de Chelly is surrounded by many trees in a high desert area, and is camouflaged by these features. If you didn't know the Canyon was in the vicinity, you'd never know it. I mean, the ground literally opens up--AGGRESSIVELY. It. Takes. Your. Breath. Away. My first glimpse of the Canyon left me speechless & excited. Now, I'm a water person. I love everything aquatic and nautical: crystal blue streams, ice-cold lakes, and especially pristine oceanic coastlines. So, I didn't think a canyon would grab me, but Canyon de Chelly truly took hold of me, and made me a "land-loving land lubber". The canyon is a huge maze with jolting turns and deep valleys. There is also a completely different ecosystem below, and you can see it all from the rim above. Access to the canyon floor is limited, and for most areas you will need to get a permit to have access, but there are plenty of areas to get vista views of the valley. Canyon de Chelly can make ANYONE an Ansel Adams. You can't take bad pictures of its beauty. And if you're not photogenic (like me), with Canyon de Chelly in the background....FUGGEDABOUTIT!! It'll make even a shmuck (me) look modelesque! :) In my life, I have a few places on this planet which will trigger daydreams from me for the rest of my days: Cartagena, the Lost Coast, the Highlands, Shoe Lake, Oakland. Canyon de Chelly is now on this list. read more

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4* Canyon de Chelley (pronounced shay) This is a Navajo reservation; no admission is charged Nice visitors' center with free video presentation North Rim trail aka Canyon de Muerto is about 2 hours Mummy Cave and Running Antelope ruins were very cool Polite Navajo vendors at each viewpoint (please treat them with respect; they are just trying to eke out a living and it's their land) No bathroom or trash receptacles South Rim trail aka Canyon de Chelley Liked Spider Rock but doesn't look like a spider 4*The White House Trail is 1.5 miles one way; moderate to difficult in places; recommend not taking small children or pets The actual White House ruins are fenced off; no access read more

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Incredible views. I visited South including white house and spider rock. Perfect place to learn history and appreciate the nature. Too impressive to describe this place with my limited vocabulary.... read more

The National Monument is an absolute must see if one is interested in the history of the Navajo tribe. Petroglyphs abound in the canyon as are ancient dwellings. The canyon rim drive is super nice and scenic. Will return soon and explore some more. read more

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What an amazing canyon!! We came here during the perfect weather! It was bright, sunny, and few clouds in the sky to keep us in the shade while the light breeze kept us from fainting under the sun. We hiked down to the bottom of the canyon while enjoying each other's company. Unfortunately, my group was fairly loud and probably ruin the spiritual moment for everyone else... It's one of those places that you just have to come to experience rather than read about or simply see the photos. At the bottom of the canyon was the white house, supposedly an ancient group of civilization prior to the Navajo Indians lived in this area. The experience was partially ruined by the vendors at the bottom of the canyon selling their souvenirs... Nevertheless, one can never get enough of bathing in the Creator's green earth. On our way up, a sandstorm began to kick up. It was so strong that tiny pebbles were kicked up from the ground and showered us viciously! Many of us ended up with a mouthful of dirt. Good thing it happened as we were leaving or else I don't know how we would've gotten safely back in our vans. =P read more

Went on a motorcycle roadtrip to see national parks. This is by far the most amazing and my favorite. Not only is the entrance free but there are 2 loops to explore and see the amazing rocks and pueblos. I would definately come back! read more

We had such a wonderful time here. We stayed two nights at Cottonwood Campground near the entrance to the park. We explore the canyon on horseback and hiked to the White House Ruins. It was a wonderful family adventure. The Visitor Center has Junior Ranger booklets. Read more about our adventures: http://www.pocketfuloftreasures.net/2018/10/off-beaten-path-at-canyon-de-chelly.html?m=1 read more

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A beautiful place with much lower traffic than Moab, Zion, or Bryce this time of year. We went to all the overlooks on the South Rim and then did a Jeep tour with Navajo tour company Antelope House Tours on the canyon floor. Just amazing the day after a good rain. Don't miss Spider House overlook! A very special place. I want to come back already read more

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Stunning spider rock , it's a little drive to get there and a little walk to see it but well worth the time, really interesting to read the native story behind this important site. The next photo just below the tree line to the middle is the monkey face rock. read more

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I've been meaning to write this review for years. It is clearly 5 stars and to anyone who isn't totally blown away by this place, it's you, not the park. Go check it out. My words can't express how great this place is, so here's how the NPS puts it: "They would tell you that for nearly 5,000 years, people have lived in these canyons - longer than anyone has lived uninterrupted anywhere on the Colorado Plateau. Their homes and images tell us their stories. Today, Navajo families make their homes, raise livestock, and farm the lands in the canyon. The National Park Service and Navajo Nation are actively working together to manage park resources." Please don't feed wildlife. read more

I love this place. It's not packed with tourists and so you have lots of space to enjoy this sacred beauty. You can also take a hike down to the White House to visit the Indian ruins, the path is quite neat yet spectacular. You have to visit this place! read more

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This place sucks. OK - I know it is a National Monument, not a National Park, but there is nothing worth seeing here. What should insult the average American citizen for whom the parks and monument system is supposed to preserve lands for the enjoyment and access of all people - is the prohibition to hike any part of the canyon without paying a Native American (Navajo) guide. The trails are marked with big ugly signs that say no entrance or use without a paid guide. OK, so the place just happens to be located on reservation land - so what about access for all? Why should I pay a guide to go along a well established trail past farms and ranches that are inside the park. Yes, there are livestock and homes inside the park. Something is very wrong with this place. Also, there is nothing of interest to see here that cannot be found in better condition and more accessible at National Parks and National Monuments surrounding the Navajo Nation in Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona. DO YOURSELF A BIG FAVOR - AVOID THIS PLACE. read more