Oak Tree House
Prepare for some hiking and climbing on this tour of the largest cliff dwelling in the park. Nothing but spectacular views.
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Oak Tree House Details
A spring and fall shoulder season only speciality! Tour one of the largest cliff dwellings in the park. The two-hour, one mile round-trip hiking tour is moderately strenuous, including two ladders (4 feet and 15 feet) and a total elevation change of 200 feet. The hike to and from Oak Tree House includes spectacular views of Cliff Canyon, Cliff Palace, and Sun Temple. Pack at least two liters of water, but no snacks or sugary drinks please! Rodents are a problem here. Oak Tree House Tours are $25 per person, limited to 10 people, Monday and Friday at 8am, May 3 - May 28, and September 12 - October 14. Buy tickets at [www.recreation.gov](http://www.recreation.gov/) or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
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Open
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Region
Backcountry
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