The Cliff Dwellings REOPENED this morning as the danger from falling ice above the Dwellings themselves is over. The entire one mile loop trail is snow packed, and icy in places, and visitors need to have sturdy hiking footwear. Morning temperatures are in the single digits and afternoons are pleasant but cool.
Winter Hours
Usual winter hours are in effect: Visitors may hike to the dwellings between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm daily, and while the gate to the dwellings closes at 4:00 pm, visitors have another hour in which to complete their hike. A guided tour of the Cliff Dwellings is offered daily at 1:00 p.m. and persons planning to take a guided tour should begin hiking up from the trailhead contact station one-half hour before tour start time as the tour begins in the Cliff Dwellings. Visitors may also take the self-guided tour at any time the Cliff Dwellings are open, utilizing a free copy of the Canyon Companion trail guide available at the trailhead. Visitors may request a guided tour of the Trail To The Past located at he Lower Scorpion Campground during the day from staff at the Cliff Dwellings.
The multi-agency Gila Visitor Center is open daily from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Source: NPS