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Distance and elevation gain: South Fork of Mule Canyon is 4.3 miles one-way, and elevation gain is 250 feet. Cave Tower Site is 1-1.5 miles round trip, and elevation change is less than 200 feet. Trail type: packed dirt, slickrock, and some scrambling over rocks. Multi-use: Yes — hiking, backpacking. Dog: Yes — on-leash.
Nov 30, 2020 · House on Fire. Enjoy this 1.9-mile out-and-back trail near Blanding, Utah. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 37 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.
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Dec 7, 2018 · We set out pretty early because you really have to see this at the right time (10-11 AMish) to get the fire effect on the rocks. This site gets its name from the flaming rock that the ruins were built under. The overhang makes the buildings look like they’re on fire, hence the name House On Fire. These are the first of eight Mule Canyon ruins.
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House of Fire is in a fairly remote location, yet a paved road takes you within a quarter of a mile of the trailhead. From Moab: Head south on Hwy 191 south for nearly 80 miles. Along the way, you’ll pass through the small town of Monticello, UT and Blanding, UT. In “downtown” Blanding, you’ll follow the signs and turn left to continue on Hwy 191. ...
The trail is a very pleasant hike along a well-marked dirt trail. Mule Canyon is full of Anasazi ruins, and House of Fire is the first of those ruins. It’s a relatively short hike to the House on Fire ruins. After just a mile or so of easy walking along the trail, keep an eye on the north side of the canyon. The House on Fire is easy to see, and is...
This area is loaded with Anasazi ruins, with the House on Fire ruins being the most impressive. The Anasazi settled here around 750 A.D. to 1300 A.D. The ruins that you see here have not been restored nor rebuilt. What you see in Mule Canyon and the surrounding canyons are between 700 to nearly 1000 years old. The trail parallels a small, clear str...
For your safety, don’t crawl into the dwellings. Most of the openings are too small for the averaged sized person. Keep children from entering the dwellings as well. I say this not only for the sake of the preservation of the dwellings, but these ruins are now home to some rodents. Hantavirus is transmitted by infected rodents through droppings or ...
Get the most impressive photos of the House on Fire in the late morning. The glowing color comes from indirect light as the sun reflects off the opposite canyon wall. Later in the afternoon, the direct light and harsh shadows make it very difficult to get a good shot. We’d love to meet you! Connect with us on our YOUR HIKE GUIDE on Instagram or Fac...
Mar 29, 2024 · From the Junction of HWY 295 and HWY 95, drive East for 8.6 miles. You will see a sign for “Mule Canyon Ruins” – this is NOT where House on Fire is located. This is a developed site with a kiva, informative signs, paved parking lot, and a vault toilet. So soon as you pass this, the turn for House on Fire will be your next left on Texas ...
South Fork of Mule Canyon. 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.
One of the most famous of the Cedar Mesa Puebloan ruins is commonly called the “House on Fire” ruin. It is actually the first ruin along the South Mule Canyon Trail, and it is located about a mile from the trailhead. The parking area is in a little saddle at the mouth of the canyon about a third of a mile north of UT-95 at mile marker 102.
