Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument Holiday Closures and Fall/Winter Hours
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The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument (Monument), including the Slot Canyon, Cave Loop, and Veterans’ Memorial Loop Trail and the Veterans’ Memorial Scenic Overlook, will be closed to visitors on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
In addition, beginning November 1, and continuing through March 10, the Monument is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with gates closed to entry at 4:00 p.m.
The Monument begins closing procedures at 3:00 p.m. by closing the Veterans’ Memorial Scenic Overlook, and continues by closing the Slot Canyon trail starting from the top of the Trail at 3:30 p.m. The Cave Loop Trail closes at the junction of the Slot Canyon and Cave Loop Trailhead starting at 4:00 p.m.
Monument Rangers ensure all visitors safely arrive to the main parking area no later than 4:30 p.m. in preparation for closure no later than 5:00 p.m. All visitors must exit no later than 5:00 p.m.
Currently, dogs are not allowed past the fee booth, although service animals are welcome.
For more information on the Monument, please call the BLM at 505-331-6259.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.