Hike to Montezuma's Well

Yavapai County, Arizona

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Distance

0.5 miles

Elevation Gain

117 ft

Route Type

Loop

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Added by Lucas Bremer

This trail takes you to the rim of Montezuma Well, a massive collapsed limestone sinkhole. The springs at the bottom of the sinkhole feed a large pond which supports a unique aquatic habitat in this dry landscape. Scientists are still baffled as to the origin headwaters of the water within this cavern. Spur trails off this loop trail allow for exploration of the inside of the well and the outlet of the well along Beaver Creek.

There are also Cliff Dwellings within Montezuma Well related to the Sinagua culture that built nearby Montezuma Castle.

The trail is well maintained and should be used in the Fall, Winter, and Spring as Summer here is extremely hot.

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Crystal Sibson

Hike to Montezuma's Well

08/14/20

This is a cool area to explore with cliff dwelling right above the sinkhole pond. Nice spot to shoot some photos

5.0

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