Located in AZ.
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant groups that lived in the Tonto Basin. Together they formed a new ideology, which archeologists refer to as Salado. Today,…
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Open daily · 8:00AM - 4:00PM
$10.00
Entrance - Per Person
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TrailVerse lists 2 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Salt River Canyon Wilderness Permit and Bob Bear Trailhead. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.