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 The
awesome canyons of the Canyon de Chelly National Monument sheltered prehistoric
Pueblo Indians for 1,000 years and served as an ancestral stronghold of the
Navajo Indians.
The ruins of these prehistoric Indian communities are nestled below towering
cliffs or perched on high ledges.
Located in the center of the Navajo Reservation, Canyon de Chelly extends from
the highlands of the Defiance Plateau and Chuska Mountains in the east to the
arid expanse of the Chinle Valley in the west.
Although established as a national monument in 1931, Canyon de Chelly continues
to support a living community of Navajo families.
An excellent way to view Canyon de Chelly is to hike the moderate, 2.5-mile
White House Ruins trail, which descends 600 feet to the canyon floor.
To hike anywhere else in the canyons, visitors must be accompanied by an
authorized guide. Guided tours are offered on foot or horseback or by 4-wheel
drive
Visitors also can view Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto by driving along
the north and south rim drives.
The monument has a campground and lodge. Park rangers offer talks throughout the
summer on geology, Navajo history, culture and other topics.
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