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21. Crack-in-Rock (Mon)

  • 17 Jun 2019
  • 6:45 AM - 5:00 PM (MST)
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Full day (6-8 hours)

$30/person charge. Because this field trip requires a fixed charge we may not refund the fee for a cancellation unless there is someone else who can take the spot. Cancellations must be received by May 29.

This is the only field trip for which ARARA will allow a wait list. Sign up for an additional Monday trip if you are waitlisted on this one. If an opening becomes available you will receive an email notifying you that your registration is successful and your other Monday field trip will be canceled.

Moderate

Crack-in-Rock Mesa is located in a remote area of Wupatki National Monument, 50 miles from the NAU Campus. We will meet the NPS archaeologist or interpretive ranger at the Wupatki Visitor Center (45 minutes to 1 hour from NAU) via the Wupatki Scenic Drive/FR 545 which will take us through Wupatki and Sunset Crater national monuments. There is an additional 1.5 hour drive to the site.  We will hike to Crack-in-Rock Mesa about half an hour, along a rocky, rugged two-track road. Hiking difficulty is moderate with an elevation change of about 300 feet over ¾ mile, but there is no shade of any kind, no water, and the ground is generally uneven and rocky. We will have a portable chemical toilet for solid waste, but there are no other restrooms after the visitor center. We will spend 2-3 hours at Crack-in-Rock before returning to Flagstaff.

The national monument entrance fee of $25 per vehicle is waived for participants. Participants will need to bring all water and a lunch. You will need sturdy hiking boots (no sneakers, sandals or similar) and sun protection. Trekking poles are advised.

Mileage: 120 miles, including 20 miles of graded dirt road. 3.5 to 5 hours driving depending on conditions.

Vehicle: We are limited to four vehicles total. High ground clearance required, four wheel drive provides alternate, scenic, access.

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