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At just under a mile, you see the first major site: the famous House on Fire. This well-preserved site consists of five granaries built into Cedar Mesa sandstone. The overhang that forms the ceiling has a unique, streaked pattern that resembles flames at certain times of the day.
Dec 7, 2018 · How long is the hike to House on Fire ruin? Two miles round-trip but the canyon continues for another 3.5 miles beyond this ruin where you can see eight more along the way! It’s a pretty flat trail, you’re basically just following the wash the whole way. Is the House on Fire ruin hike worth it? Yes!
HOUSE ON FIRE RUINS & UPPER MULE CANYON. This easy hiking canyon is home to a handful of Anasazi cliff dwellings, most famous of the bunch is House on Fire ruin. House on Fire sets under an overhang on the right side of the canyon about 30 feet above the wash.
Nov 30, 2020 · Easy trail through the Mule Canyon wash to a nicely preserved ruin. Didn’t make it here at the optimal time (10-11 am) for perfect sun exposure, but still got some good photos. Well worth it for minimal effort.
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Fairly shallow, level and easily explored canyon close to UT 95, containing at least eight groups of ruins, some quite large and intricate; most famous is House on Fire, set beneath a flame-colored cliff. A path runs most of the way, merging with the streambed towards the upper end. Length: 4.3 miles. Elevation change: 250 feet. Difficulty: Easy.
Jun 9, 2017 · House on Fire Hike Details. Distance – 2.2 miles roundtrip to House on Fire, 10 miles up and back to see all the ruins in the canyon. Approximate hiking time – 2 to 2.5 hours for House on Fire, 8 hours for the entire canyon. Elevation at Trailhead – 5961 feet. Elevation at House on Fire – 5993 feet. Difficulty – Easy.
There are two arms of Mule Canyon, and both contain ruins every half to 1 mile or so. This adventure covers just a part of South Mule Canyon, which has some very picturesque ruins. One of the most famous of the Cedar Mesa Puebloan ruins is commonly called the “House on Fire” ruin.
