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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.
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.
Located near Blanding, Utah, along the southern fork of the canyon is where you’ll find a unique phenomenon called the House on Fire. kojihirano / Shutterstock. What Are The House On Fire Ruins. The House on Fire is a visual experience that is a natural anomaly.
Sep 12, 2019 · From this phenomenon, the ruins earned the moniker: House on Fire. This ancient site is a remarkably well-preserved example of Ancestral Puebloan architecture. The 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. Elevation change: 250 feet. Difficulty: Easy.
Mar 29, 2024 · The famous “House on Fire” ruins lie Mule Canyon, in between Natural Bridges National Monument and Blanding, Utah. Southeast Utah is home to the most numerous and varied collection of ruins, spread over a remote area of about 30 X 25 miles.
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.
