The site is small but the guides are well-informed and the dirt road is fun to drive. Yes, you can make it with a sedan but 4WD is better. I can see how this might get hot in the summer but in the winter, it was fine. Took two teenagers and the visit was succinct enough that they remained engaged.

Palatki Ruins consist of cliff dwelling ruins and ancient pictographs. Due to the delicate nature, you must make a reservation to tour both, but it is well worth it. The ruins are unrestored but still have some of the original wooden wooden door frames in place. The docent will tell you the latest theories on their inhabitants and practices on your tour. But the best part is the pictographs as they span over 1,000 years and many different cultures. Native history and development is on display on the walls that were used for ritual purposes. Note the drive in is gravel and many have some ruts and washboard. There are pit toilets at the parking area and a small museum.

DO NOT TRUST GPS MAP. First choice took us to an AirBnB. You need to drive about 20 mins outside of Sedona. Great place ! You can get closer to cliff dwellings here than most places. Good accessiblilty but there is climbing involved. Spectacular views! Inexpensive tours about $2.00 per person and parking. Honeki is nearby also good.

AMAZING. A must see. It takes a long time to get here but it is worth the effort. Thanks to the very informative volunteers who enlighten us. The cliff dwellings are amazing and the pictographs are illuminating. There were more than 3 different peoples who lived here. The pictographs prove that as each tribe who lived here painted their pictures. Look at my photos.