A 12th Century "Castle" in Arizona

**Riverkilt** · 27th May 11, 05:47 PM

Was down in the Wupatki National Monument today - out at Wukoki Pueblo. Wukoki is Hopi for "Big House." This place is accurately named. Was built and occupied in the 12th century.

There's a beautiful view of the San Francisco Peaks from one of the levels.

And down a dirt road about six miles away is a place called Black Rock Falls Crossing of the Little Colorado River.

The river was dry but the black volcanic rocks made it look like a river of black rocks. No clue where the falls are - not near the crossing.

Kilt is USA Kilts U.S. Army in semi-trad

**cruiser348** · 27th May 11, 05:59 PM

Always look forward to the posts of your adventures. Can count on them containing beautiful vistas. Have recently started doing my hiking kilted and as most things I now do while wearing a kilt this site and those here have been the initial inspiration to do so. Keep the great pictures coming.

**Steve of Lansing** · 27th May 11, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by cruiser348

Always look forward to the posts of your adventures.

+1

**KiltedDixon** · 27th May 11, 06:46 PM

Ron, once again Great Pics and commentary.

**mookien** · 27th May 11, 11:28 PM

Riverkilt: My wife and I visited the Wupatki ruins during the bicentennial celebration of 1976. We also climbed Sunset Crater (two steps forward, one step back) before the trail was closed, and did our first-ever skiing at the Snow Bowl in the San Francisco Peaks. Your pictures brought back memories. Thanks.