Massacre + Mummy Cave Overlooks

In addition to Antelope House Overlook, the North Rim Drive at Canyon de Chelly has two other viewpoints further up the canyon. Mummy Cave and Massacre Cave overlooks share one access road from the North Rim Drive and can be easily visited together.

Mummy Cave is the name of the ruin visible from the overlook. With over 80 rooms and three kivas, this is one of the largest dwelling structures in the park. It was named for two mummies that were discovered here by an archaeological expedition in 1882. There are great views both up and down the canyon from this overlook.

Massacre Cave is named for a battle that occurred in 1805 between the Navajo people and Spanish soldiers. Over 100 Navajo were killed that day as they defended themselves in this cave. The northern canyon of the park where both caves are located is named Canyon del Muerto. Massacre Cave is visible fairly close up from the lower overlook at this site.