Concrete Sidewalk
Photo: Ronnie Macdonald, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- 0.9 mi
- round trip
- 35 ft
- climb
- 5,565 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- best months
Is Concrete Sidewalk open right now?
Alert in the area
The National Park Service lists an alert for Canyon de Chelly National Monument.
Weather Advisory and Storm Warnings
Park alert covering Canyon de Chelly National Monument · NPS · Canyon de Chelly National Monument
As of · Source: NPS · Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Concrete Sidewalk is a short, easy out-and-back trail in Arizona perfect for a quick walk or family outing. This brief 0.90-mile route offers an accessible way to enjoy the outdoors without requiring significant elevation gain or technical skill.
- Nearby · White House Trail · Pueblo Color Wash Trail · Cleopatra Needle Trail
Best time to go · Apr–May, Sep–Oct
Best time to visit Concrete Sidewalk
Best months: April–May and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
44° / 19°
4 wet · 1 snow
Feb
51° / 24°
4 wet · 1 snow
Mar
61° / 29°
4 wet · 1 snow
Apr
69° / 36°
3 wet
May
79° / 44°
3 wet
Jun
90° / 52°
2 wet
Jul
93° / 60°
6 wet
Aug
90° / 59°
7 wet
Sep
83° / 50°
5 wet
Oct
70° / 37°
4 wet
Nov
56° / 26°
4 wet
Dec
43° / 20°
5 wet · 1 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Canyon De Chelly, AZ, 0.5 mi away at 5,610 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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