Mummy Cave Overlook
A viewpoint near the end of the North Rim Drive, overlooking twin cliff alcoves with cliff dwellings and a three-story tower. It is one of the largest sites in the canyon.
Mummy Cave Overlook is on the north rim of Canyon del Muerto, looking across two connected large rock alcoves. The alcoves hold Ancestral Puebloan dwellings and a three-story tower built around 1284 CE. The site takes its name from well-preserved remains found during excavations. It is one of the longest-inhabited sites in Canyon de Chelly. The overlook is about 30 km from the visitor center, and it is best viewed together with the nearby Massacre Cave Overlook.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Massacre Cave Overlook
- Antelope House Overlook
- Spider Rock
- Face Rock Overlook
- Sliding House Overlook
- White House Ruin Trail
- Junction Overlook
- Navajo-guided Canyon Floor Tour