Betatakin Cliff Dwelling — Attraction in Arizona

Yep well worth the drive, you won't find to much of a crowd out there because it is a ways off the beaten path. (It's not far from Monument valley which is just incredible) the Visitor center is in good shape, the landscape is just awesome and then out the back and about 20 minutes, downhill but not to steep, on a good path to the observation point where you can look down into the canyon and see the cliff dwellings. You do need binoculars and a lot of zoom to get pics because it's another 1/2 mile to the bottom of the canyon but very visible to the naked eye. The hike to the bottom is escorted and much longer but if your in shape and game,...

These ruins are a fair distance from the viewing point across the canyon. The viewing point is about 1.3miles 3km round trip from the visitors centre, down a well maintained path. We (two old fat people in our 60s) made it, without any major stops except at the viewing area. We were there in early February, so it was cold, snow on the ground (mountain lion tracks nearby), but the trail was maintained. But, the upside was, no tourists...

This hidden gem in Northeastern Arizona is accessible ONLY with an escort Navajo guide. This location having been closed for 7 years, I was very lucky to be able to snag a slot in a small group tour to visit this location. The hike down and up the canyon is steep but short, and very scenic. A definite MUST-SEE for all visitors to Northeast Arizona. Here is a summary of my...