Life in the Cliff Dwellings

Ever wonder what life was like over 750 years ago? Come join a ranger to learn more about the daily lives of the peole who built the Gila Cliff Dwellings. 

Meet at the picnic area behind the bookstore at the trailhead for the cliff dwellings.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural a......More

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Gila Forks region. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring only water.Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Life in the Cliff Dwellings

Ever wonder what life was like over 750 years ago? Come join a ranger to learn more about the daily lives of the peole who built the Gila Cliff Dwellings. 

Meet at the picnic area behind the bookstore at the trailhead for the cliff dwellings.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural a......More

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Gila Forks region. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring only water.Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Gila Bird and Nature Walk

Grab your binoculars (if you have them) and join us on a walk through the wild Gila on a search for birds, wildlife and flowers. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. We will be walking around on trails and sometimes on pavement. 

Meet in front of the bookstore at the trailhead for the Gila Cliff Dwellings.

Solar Viewing at the Visitor Center

Join us for a safe and fascinating look at the sun! Stop by the Visitor Center anytime between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to view the sun through a specially equipped telescope and learn more about our closest star. All ages welcome. No registration required. ☀️

Meet in front of the visitor center

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural a......More

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Gila Forks region. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring only water.Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Stars Over The Gila

Join us at the Gila Cliff Dwelling's National Monument Visitor Center parking lot to view the stars and other celisteral objects.Bring a red headlamp. 

Meet at the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Visitor Center parking lot.

Gila Bird and Nature Walk

Grab your binoculars (if you have them) and join us on a walk through the wild Gila on a search for birds, wildlife and flowers. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. We will be walking around on trails and sometimes on pavement. 

Meet in front of the bookstore at the trailhead for the Gila Cliff Dwellings.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural a......More

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Gila Forks region. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring only water.Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Solar Viewing at the Visitor Center

Join us for a safe and fascinating look at the sun! Stop by the Visitor Center anytime between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to view the sun through a specially equipped telescope and learn more about our closest star. All ages welcome. No registration required. ☀️

Meet in front of the visitor center

Stars Over The Gila

Join us at the Gila Cliff Dwelling's National Monument Visitor Center parking lot to view the stars and other celisteral objects.Bring a red headlamp. 

Meet at the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Visitor Center parking lot.

The Gila and its People

Join a ranger to learn more about the 2,000 years of human occupation and cultural development of the Gila Forks region.

Meet at the picnic tables behind the WNPA bookstore at the trailhead for the Gila Cliff Dwellings.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural a......More

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Gila Forks region. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring only water.Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Solar Viewing at the Visitor Center

Join us for a safe and fascinating look at the sun! Stop by the Visitor Center anytime between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM to view the sun through a specially equipped telescope and learn more about our closest star. All ages welcome. No registration required. ☀️

Meet in front of the visitor center

Stars Over The Gila

Join us at the Gila Cliff Dwelling's National Monument Visitor Center parking lot to view the stars and other celisteral objects.Bring a red headlamp. 

Meet at the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Visitor Center parking lot.

Stars Over The Gila

Join us at the Gila Cliff Dwelling's National Monument Visitor Center parking lot to view the stars and other celisteral objects.Bring a red headlamp. 

Meet at the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Visitor Center parking lot.

Stars Over The Gila

Join us at the Gila Cliff Dwelling's National Monument Visitor Center parking lot to view the stars and other celisteral objects.Bring a red headlamp. 

Meet at the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Visitor Center parking lot.