Chaco Canyon and the Hopi Pueblo World

Participants in Crow Canyon tour at Chaco Canyon.

What to Expect

Travel

All travel is by Crow Canyon vans; some drives are on remote dirt roads. The entire trip takes place at elevations between 5000 and 6500 feet. Access to most sites will require hikes (on established trails) of up to 2 miles, roundtrip, over uneven terrain; one hike is 2.5 miles and another is 4 miles, roundtrip, with elevation changes of 550 and 450 feet, respectively. (On the steepest hike, motor transport may be an option; please call 800.422.8975, ext. 160, for details.) In addition, on-site lectures will require standing for approximately 30 minutes at a time.

Accommodations

All nights are spent in comfortable motels. Motel accommodations are double-occupancy; single accommodations are available for an additional fee of $280.

Weather

The climate in the northern Southwest is generally very dry and sunny. Late spring and early fall daytime temperatures can be quite variable, ranging from the 50s to the 80s; summer temperatures can reach into the 90s and occasionally exceed 100 degrees. Nighttime temperatures are cooler and generally pleasant. Although it can rain any time, afternoon thunderstorms are most common in July and August.

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The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center's programs and admission practices are open to applicants of any race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, or sexual orientation.

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