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Palatki Ruins

711 Reviews

#13 of 127 things to do in Sedona

Sights & Landmarks, Ancient Ruins

Forest Road 525 to Forest Road 795, Coconino National Forest, Sedona, AZ 86336

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Forest Road 525 to Forest Road 795, Coconino National Forest, Sedona, AZ 86336

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There is a photo in this review of a young man showing his collection of Native American artifacts - pottery sherds, corn cobs, etc. It is ILLEGAL to take these items from Palatki! Aren't visitors made aware of these rules?

December 6, 2018|

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Yes it is definitely illegal to remove any type of artifact from a historical site. At Palatki the docents have a silver case that holds various artifacts for use during their presentation. Maybe this is what the photo is of.

Nora M

Is there much walking involved in the tour

July 19, 2018|

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Yes there is a lot of walking.

Malia L

It looks like directions say to take that Forest Service Road 525 from SR 89A to get there, but I've been on that road for about 3 miles and it's terrible. I've also seen directions to Palatki when I was at the Fay Canyon trailhead off of Dry Creek Road from Sedona. But I've never been farther than that, so has anybody been there that way? (I called for reservations but had to leave a message and I will ask them when I hear back - just thought I'd ask if anybody has gone that way.)

October 23, 2017|

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Yes, you can reach Palatki from Dry Creek Road/Fay Canyon. A little less dirt road but still about 5 miles of dirt road. Signage on that way is better. It is also more scenic that wat.

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Guitar007

Atlanta, Georgia

draft itinerary and questions (7 Replies)

Thanks all who helped me figure this out. I leave for GCNP on 3/29-4/3. We fly to PHX and rent a car. Staying in Flagstaff. I (me +son) plan to cover these in no specific order (see below). Couple of questions: 1. Should we buy weekly pass? How many of these places would we be charged National Park entrance? 2. Weather wise: would it be safe to pack for spring time weather +jacket in case of snow/evening weather? Many thanks in advance. SEDONACathedral Rock,Oak Creek Canyon,Bell...More

March 27, 2012|

Response fromRedRox|

I'm afraid that you've got too much on your lists. If, in fact, you were able to get to all of the national monuments,recreation areas and GCNP, then it might be advisable to buy the annual park pass. In reality, you need to cut back on what you think you'll be doing, especially on day trips from Flagstaff. Your Sedona list alone needs at least 2 full days. The Flag list is doable in a day or combined with Page or the GCNP, with the exception of Grand Falls. That's a day trip on it's own...More

TreasureHunter401

Seattle, Washington

Sedona Trip Planner / Itinerary Help! (6 Replies)

Hello! We are heading to Sedona this week and only have a few days to explore. I have put the following itinerary together and was hoping for some tips/information/advice. Friday January 10th 12:30PM Flagstaff airport - rent car - drive to Sedona 2:00PM Check into Amara Resort 2:30PM Leave for following adventures/sightseeing: 1.Bell Rock 2. Cathedral Rock 3.Red Rock Crossing for sunset Saturday, January 11th 8:00AM Leave for following adventures/sightseeing: Devil’s Bridge...More

January 05, 2014|

Response fromRedRox|

Doable though slightly over planned. Include the Chapel of the Holy Cross on your way to see Bell Rock. You don't need a jeep or SUV. Put Harry's Hideaway on your restaurant list. It's off the beaten path in Cornville. Well worth the drive.

KrishKiran

Chicago, Illinois

Ruins (6 Replies)

Can some one briefly explain me what are the different ruins known for and what should be the criteria for choosing one over the other ? Montezuma Castle VBarV Heritage Palatki Ruins Wupatki Site Thanks Krish

May 08, 2014|

Response fromcarracar|

For better information than might be offered here ... Enter each site, on Wixpedia ... Be welcomed back when, you have travel or routing questions ... carracar

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Go648472

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Reviewed 6 days ago

sight seeing

We had been here a few years ago and enjoyed going back. The tour guides were great and you could tell they enjoyed their jobs and wanted to share their knowledge of the history. My advise to people with knees or hips replaced is to...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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DebsDreamAdventures

Florence, Kentucky

Reviewed December 16, 2018 via mobile

Interesting and informative

Guided tour was informative and interesting. Requires a short climb (no hand rails) of about a quarter mile to the cliff dwelling and another quarter mile to the petroglyphs. Cliff dwellings are estimated to date back to 1275 and still have original construction. Petroglyphs are...More

Date of experience: December 2018

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Edmanvan

White Rock, Canada

21549

Reviewed December 11, 2018 via mobile

Great little gem of a ruin!

Got here a little bit too late to enjoy all there was to explore. Did catch the pictograph panel and the guides translations of the drawings and the history of the area. It was free to check out after driving along a gravel road for...More

Date of experience: November 2018

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texasfla

lakeland, fl

5475

Reviewed December 11, 2018

The FS guides made a difference

I drove up to the ruins and was able to sign up on the spot for a tour. The tours are every 30 minutes. We were sent up the trail first to the ruins. A guide met us there. The ruins are not all that...More

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Delbert B

Mesa, Arizona, United States

12535

Reviewed December 9, 2018

Worth the visit

This is a walking event. It may be difficult for some. Ruins are well preserved , but seen at a distance.

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LaurenM287

Toronto, Canada

406161

Reviewed December 7, 2018 via mobile

Social History

Carefully follow the signs off Hwy 89A and take the 7 mile drive to the park. There you will find a parking lot. From there take a short walk to the office where you are instructed on where to go to meet your tour guide....More

Date of experience: September 2018

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DebbieJensen59

Reviewed December 4, 2018

Very interesting

I liked the site, always enjoyable to learn more about the history of our country. The staff at the park were very helpful and friendly. I would have liked to be able to go further down the trails. Overall enjoyable

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Tammy P

Reviewed November 23, 2018

Stop driving from the south rim to Sedona

Interesting place. Liked that you could walk thru the ruins to experience. You feel like you drive forever on an empty road before you arrive. Certainly off the path.

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millerkaty

Minneapolis, Minnesota

3613

Reviewed November 21, 2018 via mobile

Highlight of our trip

Wonderful historical tour in a beautiful part of the country. The volunteers who gave the tours were knowledgeable and very friendly. Definitely make reservations ahead of time, they weren’t allowing folks without reservations in on the day we went because it was busy. Also know...More

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Connie C

Rosemere, Canada

3817

Reviewed November 16, 2018

Amazing Place to Visit

A well preserved site that can be accessed with a regular SUV (even a car it seems). You need to call to reserve as they don't want tons of people showing up at the same time. While we were there, people did just show up...More

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Palatki Ruins, Sedona

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