📷 Photo by Andy Bodemer on UnsplashHubbell Trading Post National Historic Site
Ganado, AZ
The oldest continuously operating trading post on the Navajo Nation, opened in 1878 and still selling rugs and jewelry. Tours of the Hubbell home are run by rangers.
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is in Ganado on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Chinle and about 40 miles (64 kilometers) north of I-40, according to Lonely Planet. William Leonard established a trading post in the Ganado valley around 1874, and John Lorenzo Hubbell bought it in 1878.
It has been a National Historic Site since August 28, 1965, and is administered by the National Park Service. The trading post itself is still in operation and is run by the nonprofit Western National Parks Association. The store keeps its original fittings, including squeaky wooden floorboards, and Navajo women often demonstrate weaving in the visitor center.
According to Lonely Planet, Hubbell's house can be visited on a free tour every half hour from April through September. The post makes a good stop between Canyon de Chelly and I-40. Check current tour times and opening hours in advance.
- Nearest town
- Ganado, AZ
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 35.7253, -109.5594
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Where is Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site?
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is in Ganado, AZ, at GPS 35.7253, -109.5594. It is about 29 mi from Window Rock.
Which road trips pass Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site?
Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Navajo Nation: Window Rock, Canyon de Chelly and Monument Valley.
What is there to see near Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site?
Places worth a stop nearby: Window Rock Navajo Tribal Park (29 mi), Canyon de Chelly National Monument (30 mi), Petrified Forest National Park (58 mi) and Wigwam Motel (66 mi).
When is the best time to visit Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)