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Montezuma's Castle was one of the first four National Monuments dedicated in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt. The site of Montezuma's castle is visible from the trail. Your whole way is paved, so you won't have to worry about obstacles distracting your view of the spectacular ruins. The "castle", nearly 800 years old, remains remarkably well preserved. The longevity of the ruins speaks to the ingenuity of the Sinagua people, who managed to prosper in a harsh desert climate.

The ruins are not open to the general public to preserve the cultural and scientific integrity of the pueblo site. Please do your part to protect them for all to visit and enjoy. Please do not touch, sit, stand, or lean on any walls. Since archeologists need to see everything in context to understand a site, do not disturb artifacts. Removing them is illegal.

Short Walk: 0.1 miles

Family Friendly: Short walk on paved path with excellent historical interpretation and junior ranger program.

Gem Type: Historic Site

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Thomas Birch

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Apr 10, 2022
jeff nye
Very cool Native American cliff dwelling
Jun 27, 2021
John Jackson
Nice little walk
May 21, 2021
Natalie Quist
Apr 4, 2021
Ryan W
Dec 30, 2020
Levi Hefner
Mar 2, 2020
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Feb 24, 2020
Shandra Mondragon
Beautiful day out here! The castle was amazing. We were able to get in with our national parks pass. Had a snack down by the river.
Oct 10, 2019
Meggie Tran

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