Tuzigoot Pueblo — Upper Ruins Exploration

Walk through the remains of a sprawling ancestral pueblo and climb into its high Citadel room for a view across the Verde Valley.

Tuzigoot preserves a large ancestral pueblo built on a ridge above the Verde Valley. The Pueblo Trail is paved and mostly accessible, although the Citadel room requires stairs.

THE EXPERIENCE

Follow the Pueblo Trail from the visitor center, climb through the ruins to the Citadel and step inside the reconstructed high room overlooking the Verde Valley. Make it into the Citadel.

ONCE YOU’RE THERE

Drive Tuzigoot Road to the national monument entrance and use the paved visitor-center parking lots. Check in at the visitor center before entering the trails. Take the paved Pueblo Trail uphill through the ruins and use the stairs to access the Citadel room.

GOOD TO KNOW

There is very little shade on the trails. Bring water, sunscreen and a hat. The visitor center and pueblo are open during posted daytime hours and the parking gate is locked after closing.

FEES & ACCESS

A $10 standard entrance fee per adult is required. Qualifying park passes are accepted.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

Check seasonal weather, access and land-manager advisories before departure.