Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site

Things To Do Near Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site

The Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site sits within the city limits of Ganado, AZ. Within walking distance are several restaurants, shops, and museums of various types. Hiking trails do not exist at the site, but there are several in the Canyon de Chelly National Monument that is just 40 miles north with excellent views of the surrounding desert.

Hiking Trails

• Mummy Cave Ruin Trail

  Taking this trail leads you to one of the most famous pueblo sites in the Navajo Nation. Seen often in 1950s films, the mud-brick houses lie under an overhanging rock preserving the structures from the weather elements. Located near Chinle, AZ, this in-and-out trail runs along a wandering creek, across desert ridges, and through a brief forest.

  Location

  Canyon de Chelly National Monument 

  Length

  9.8 Miles

  Intensity

  Intermediate

• Spider Rock Overlook Trail

  The Spider Rock Overlook Trail, located near Chinle, AZ, is a short in-and-out broad pathway that leads to a fantastic view of the iconic Spider Rock spire. The spire is the home of the legendary Spider-Woman, who taught the Navajo the weaving art. The path is broad enough to accommodate ADA access.

  Location

  Canyon de Chelly National Monument

  Length

  0.4 Miles

  Intensity

  Easy

Sightseeing

• Petrified Forest National Park

  A stop at Petrified National Forest gets visitors some fantastic views of the surrounding area, great trails to hike, and a visitor center where the forest's importance is explained. The forest reminds visitors of the constant changes the world is experiencing. 

  Location

  1 Park Road, #2217, Petrified Forest, AZ 86028

• The Hope Arch

  Arguably one of the most beautiful natural arches in the nation, the Hope Arch sits in the middle of the Arizona desert. It is 20 meters wide and 21 meters high and is shaped like a heart. Those who take the time to view this natural wonder remember it for the rest of their lives. 

  Location

  8 miles west of Chinle, AZ

Museums

• Navajo County Historical Society

  The Navajo County Historical Society houses artifacts from the earliest of peoples that lived in the area. Whether you are looking for information about the earliest pioneers, the original Native American cultures that occupied the site, or the Navajo lives since the 18th century, it is all here.

  Location

  Arizona Street and Navajo Boulevard, Holbrook, AZ 86025

• Navajo Code Talkers Museum

  Everyone has heard the tales of the Navajo wind talkers and their importance in the Pacific Theater of WWII. This museum houses the equipment used by Navajo marines to transmit troop movements, supply deployments, and orders from superiors. The use of an unfamiliar dialect to pass information confounded counterintelligence efforts of Japanese forces and saved the lives of many United States Marines.

  Location

  10 Main Street, Tuba City, AZ 86045

Nearby Shops and Restaurants

• Chee’s Indian Store and Gift Shop

  Chee's Indian Store and Gift Shop specializes in the merchandizing of Native American jewelry and crafts. The products are produced exclusively by local artists, principally from members of the Navajo Nation.

  Location

  2 Allentown Road, Houck, AZ 86506

• Flagstaff Mall

  The nearest shopping mall to the Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is in Flagstaff, AZ. The Flagstaff Mall houses 57 shops, most of which are local professional businesses. However, there are some national brand stores such as Foot Locker and Hobby Lobby.

  Location

  4650 North United States Highway 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

• Pizza Edge

  Pizza is one of America's most-loved comfort foods. When you visit the Hubbell Trading Post Historic National Site and there comes a sudden craving for a pizza, stop by Pizza Edge. Try the Mexican pizza for something with a bit more spice than what is found on other pizzas.

  Location

  Junction of United States Highway 91 and 264, Burnside, AZ 86505

• Junction Restaurant

  To enjoy some American fast food, stop by the Junction Restaurant. Here you find the best pancake breakfasts and hamburger lunches in the area.

  Location

  100 East Main, Chinle, AZ 86503

How To Get To Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site

Like most locations in the Arizona desert, the distances between locations are long, especially distances between large urban areas and national sites. To get to the Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site from the nearest urban area (Flagstaff, AZ), get onto United States Highway 180 East (US-180 E), and drive for 0.4 miles. Merge left onto Interstate 40 (I-40), and go through Winslow, Holbrook, and Petrified Forest National Park for 131.4 miles until you reach the intersection with United States Highway 191 (US-191). Take the off-ramp to the right to get onto US-191, and travel for 37.4 miles into Ganado, AZ, and the Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site.

The Hubbell Trading Post and its auxiliary sites are open year-round.

Address

Arizona State Route 264 Milepost 446.3, Ganado, AZ 86505

Fee: Entry Fee (per person)

There is no entry fee.

The Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is located in a unique section of the United States. The horizons are endless, and the highways are the primary links between communities. Traveling through these magnificent views and enjoying the amenities provided by the businesses and parks along the way is best experienced by renting an RV from owners who live close to the area. You may even garner some knowledge of the area from the RV owners or through sites like RVshare before you venture into the wilds of Arizona. Your trip to this part of the country generates memories that last a lifetime.