Overview

Hype:

Pipe Spring National Monument is quite a nice little attraction out in the middle of nowhere. The monument has a visitor center with a museum. There are several interpretive signs and interactive displays out in the yard. Rangers give a tour through Winsor Castle. And there is a short hiking trail, Ridge Trail, up the hill.

Time:

Fees: Entrance Fee

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

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Features:

National Monument
Structures, Ruins, Dwellings
Waterfalls

Links: NPS

Getting There

Navigate to 36.862517, -112.737465.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Fredonia, Arizona

Coordinates: 36.862517, -112.737465

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April 8, 2021 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Greg Dye, Laura Dye, Marci Parker, Shawn Parker, Callie Parker, Wade Parker, Aria Parker, Lillian Parker,

Story

We had some extra time after visiting Montezuma Cave, so we drove down to Pipe Spring National Monument. The kids all got their junior ranger books then we cruised up to the fort for the tour. After touring the fort, we walked around the grounds and outbuildings. Cooper had to use the bathroom and tried to break into the old outhouse to do his duty, but it was locked, and then it was too late. We worked on the junior ranger booklets, Tara and Madi hiked the Ridge Trail, we watched the park film, and we toured the museum. Then the kids got sworn in and received their badges, and we headed out. It was fun and chill.