Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

Open

Southwest

Verified

High cultural sensitivity, stay on designated routes.

Production notes

Best time

Remote sites, heat and snow possible

Drone

Check BLM rules

Morning golden hour

7:41 AM – 8:15 AM

Light from the SSE · 6632°

Evening golden hour

5:43 PM – 6:16 PM

Light from the NW · 14345°

Calculated for this location and date, shown in local time. Sun position only — it does not account for terrain or buildings casting shade.

Permit path: Project dependent

Policies change. Confirm with the listed authority before you shoot.

Included

Access

Access model: Public land. Project dependent.