Massacre Cave Overlook
The end point of the North Rim Drive, overlooking the cliff cave where Navajo people were slaughtered by a Spanish force in 1805. It is a sobering witness to the canyon's history.
Massacre Cave Overlook marks the end of the North Rim Drive. The cave high in the cliff is where Navajo women, children and elders hid during a 1805 attack by a Spanish expedition, and records say more than a hundred people were killed. The overlook has an open view down to the winding floor of Canyon del Muerto. It is about a 5-minute walk from the parking area, and it is usually visited together with Mummy Cave Overlook.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mummy Cave Overlook
- Antelope House Overlook
- Spider Rock
- Face Rock Overlook
- Sliding House Overlook
- White House Ruin Trail
- Junction Overlook
- Navajo-guided Canyon Floor Tour