Montezuma Well Nat’l Monument
Description: This is a unique area in both a biological and geological sense – please read more about it here. The area itself includes the Well which is an attraction in its own right, a very pleasant trail along the drainage stream from the Well, a well marked NPS trail along the desert surrounding the Well and a ranger station and restrooms.
Administrative Agency: National Park Service
Restrictions and fees: Hiking only – no fees
Elevation: 3610′
Ease of road access: Paved all the way to the parking lot if accessed from I-17 Lake Montezuma exit.
Ease of hiking access: Clear, open trails from the parking lot.
Approximate area size: Less than 0.5 sq. mile
Parking facilities: Excellent, paved. restrooms at site. | Frequency of use by public: Moderately used by tourist traffic. |
eBird Species List:List Click Here | Non-bird Interests: geology, archeology, picnicking. |
NPS Page: Click Here | Montezuma Well Site Map: Click Here |
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For a valley-wide interactive map of more hot spots, click here: An Interactive Site Map – Birding in the Verde Valley (verdevalleybirding.com)