§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary rocks.
In the heart of the valley, a thousand years ago, people began to build a little hilltop pueblo that would grow into one of the largest villages in the area.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
From Phoenix or Flagstaff, take I-17 to exit 287, and then travel west on Highway 260 to Cottonwood. Once in Cottonwood, travel north through the town on Main Street. Just before entering the town of Clarkdale you will see signs directing visitors to the right, to Tuzigoot Rd.
Weather Notes
Summers are hot! Temperatures range from 95°F (35°C) to 115°F (46°C). There is no shade on the Pueblo Trail or Marsh Overlook Trail. Nighttime temperatures can be much cooler, around 70°F (21°C). From July through September, heavy monsoon rains are common in the afternoons. Winters are cooler, sometimes cold. Highs average around 55°F (13°C); lows can be around 15F (-10°C). Snow is rare, but possible. Rainy days are common in the spring.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 06 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 07 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 08—11 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 09 — REVIEWS
§ 10 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 11 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
Entrance - Per Person
Tuzigoot Entrance Fee - Per Adult - $10.00 This entrance fee covers one adult, aged 16 and over, for entrance to Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments for 7 days.
§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Mon
102°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 7 mph SW
Tue
101°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
2 to 8 mph S
Wed
102°F
Mostly Sunny
7 mph W
Thu
106°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 5 mph W
Fri
109°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 6 mph NW
Sat
109°F
Mostly Sunny
0 to 7 mph SW
Sun
107°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 7 mph S
