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Bears Ears National Monument

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For preliminary information regarding the designation of this area as a National Monument, please refer to the United States Forest Service Bears Ears Fact Sheet (471 KB PDF).

Visiting Tips

Please Respect and Protect archaeological sites: Stay on trail, help prevent damage. Don’t move artifacts, let everyone enjoy the discovery. Stay out of ancient buildings and off walls, they are fragile! Report looting and vandalism: 1 800 722 3998

Gems in Bears Ears National Monument - 4

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gem Favorite House on Fire Ruins.

House on Fire Ruin

(9) Blanding, UT
gem Favorite Moon House ruins with the Hiking Project Team.

Moon House Ruin

(3) Blanding, UT
gem Favorite Looking up at the upper, inaccessible Junction Ruins

Junction Ruins

(6) Blanding, UT
gem Favorite The amazing Turkey Pen is still standing hundreds years later.

Turkey Pen Ruin

(4) Blanding, UT

Recommended Routes in Bears Ears National Monument - 5

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Favorite Moon House ruins with the Hiking Project Team.
Intermediate Intermediate

Moon House Ruins

4.6 mi 7.4 km 497' Up 151.59 m Up 497' Down 151.56 m Down

Blanding, UT
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Favorite Above Large Pool in Owl Canyon
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Fish and Owl Canyon Loop Route

17.1 mi 27.5 km 1,992' Up 607.16 m Up 1,995' Down 608.12 m Down

Blanding, UT
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Favorite House on Fire Ruins.
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

House on Fire Ruins

2.0 mi 3.2 km 52' Up 15.81 m Up 52' Down 15.77 m Down

Blanding, UT
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Favorite Domes of the Navajo Sandstone peek out from behind the canyon walls.
Intermediate Intermediate

The Narrows of Grand Gulch

4.2 mi 6.7 km 372' Up 113.4 m Up 372' Down 113.51 m Down

Blanding, UT
Explore in 3D
Favorite Looking up at the upper, inaccessible Junction Ruins
Difficult Difficult

Kane Gulch to Junction & Turkey Pen Ruins

9.4 mi 15.1 km 1,249' Up 380.68 m Up 1,249' Down 380.84 m Down

Blanding, UT
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Bears Ears National Monument Hiking

  • 119 Miles 192 Kilometers of Trail
  • 5 Recommended Routes
  • 4 Gems Gems
  • 6 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 12 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 6 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Areas Within Bears Ears National Monument

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Trails in Bears Ears National Monument - 19

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0.2 mi 0.3 km #1Perfect Kiva
Intermediate Intermediate
Blanding, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Blanding, UT
17.0 mi 27.4 km #2Bridger Jack Mesa Road
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Monticello, UT
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Monticello, UT
7.1 mi 11.4 km #3Bullet Canyon Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Blanding, UT
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Blanding, UT
1.3 mi 2.1 km #4Fallen Roof Ruin
Intermediate Intermediate
Blanding, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Blanding, UT
14.3 mi 22.9 km #5Kane Gulch Trail
Difficult Difficult
Blanding, UT
Difficult Difficult
Blanding, UT
0.6 mi 0.9 km #6Moon House Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Blanding, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Blanding, UT
3.1 mi 5.1 km #7Government Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Blanding, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Blanding, UT
1.8 mi 3.0 km #8Collins Canyon Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Blanding, UT
Intermediate Intermediate
Blanding, UT
16.3 mi 26.3 km #9Fish Canyon
Difficult Difficult
Blanding, UT
Difficult Difficult
Blanding, UT
0.1 mi 0.1 km #10Moki Dugout Lookout
Easy Easy
Blanding, UT
Easy Easy
Blanding, UT

Photos of Bears Ears National Monument - 99

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Descending the canyon to access the ruins.
Oct 5, 2016 near Blanding, UT
Moon House ruins with the Hiking Project Team.
Oct 5, 2016 near Blanding, UT
Trekking back to the main ruin.
Oct 5, 2016 near Blanding, UT
Looking up at the upper, inaccessible Junction Ruins
Oct 5, 2016 near Blanding, UT
A beautiful canyon near Moon House ruin.
Oct 24, 2016 near Blanding, UT
What a beautiful canyon to explore!
Nov 10, 2016 near Blanding, UT
Inside the Moon House Ruins.
Nov 10, 2016 near Blanding, UT
Colorado River Gooseneck
Mar 30, 2020 near Moab, UT

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