Chaco Canyon and the Jemez Pueblo World

What to Expect

Travel

All road travel is by Crow Canyon vans. The entire trip takes place at elevations between 5000 and 6500 feet. Most hikes are short and easy, but the program does include one hike that requires a short scramble on a trail up a cleft in a cliff face, followed by a 3.5-mile roundtrip hike with little elevation gain. Our pace will be leisurely and assistance will be given, but you must be in reasonably good physical condition. If you are unable to do this hike, an alternative activity can be arranged.

Accommodations

Four nights are spent in comfortable motels, and two nights are spent camping at the Chaco Canyon campground, which has cold running water and flush toilets, but no showers. You may bring your own camping equipment, or we will rent equipment for you at an additional cost. Motel accommodations are double-occupancy; single accommodations are available for an additional fee of $270.

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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