Honanki Heritage Site, Yavapai County Travel Guide

Honanki Heritage Site, meaning "Bear House" in Hopi, is a captivating glimpse into the past, showcasing the ancient cliff dwellings of the Sinagua people. Located approximately 15 miles west of Sedona within the Coconino National Forest, this site was inhabited from around AD 1100 to 1300. The Sinagua, ancestors of the Hopi, constructed these dwellings, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of architecture and rock art.The site features the remains of a pueblo, with an estimated 72 rooms, making it one of the largest cliff dwellings in the Verde Valley. Visitors can explore the ruins along a 0.6-mile self-guided loop trail, with interpretive signs providing insights into the construction techniques and daily life of the Sinagua people. The trail leads to the base of the cliff dwellings, allowing visitors to observe the intricate rock art, some of which predates the Sinagua and may be as old as 2000 BCE. Later, the Yavapai and Apache people also inhabited the site, adding their own contributions to the rock art.Honanki offers a unique opportunity to connect with the history and culture of the Southwest. The site is managed by the U.S. Forest Service under the Red Rock Pass Program.