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Fajada Butte

Fajada Butte standing tall with dark clouds in the background and shrub vegetation in the foreground
Visitors can observe Fajada Butte from an overlook accessed from the park road.

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Fajada Butte is a unique part of the landscape of Chaco Canyon and can be seen from miles away. The butte rises 135 meters above the canyon floor and is the site of the famous Sun Dagger. It consists of three stone slabs, 2-3 meters tall, against a cliff face with two carved spiral petroglyphs. Visitors can observe Fajada Butte from an overlook accessed from the park road.

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Last updated: April 5, 2024