On our short trip to Sedona, we stayed in nearby Cottonwood. Today, before driving back to Phoenix, we decided on two quick visits. The first was to Cliffrose Trail, a short and flat trail near our hotel in Cottonwood.
Batya at Cliffrose Trail
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Cliffrose Trail
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Cliffrose Trail
We then drove to Montezuma Castle National Monument, where the Sinagua people lived around the years 1100-1425. The main structure, below, is a cliff dwelling that is five stories tall, containing about 20 rooms.
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Another view of the main structure:
Montezuma Castle National Monument
The cliff dwellings face Beaver Creek, providing a convenient water supply for the Sinagua who lived there centuries ago.
Beaver Creek
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