Tuzigoot National Monument
AZ
About Tuzigoot National Monument
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.
Weather
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.
Getting There
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.
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