Experience Bears Ears on Foot

 Ellen Heyn by Ellen Heyn, Communications Associate

There’s no better way to get to know Bears Ears National Monument than seeing its cliff dwellings, rock art, and beautiful scenery up close. So, hit the trail and meet our newest national monument! 

South Fork of Mule Canyon

South Fork Mule Canyon

The south fork of Mule Canyon is a great introduction to archaeology in the Bears Ears region. 

With at least eight sites scattered throughout the canyon, it’s a perfect place to train your eye to spot cliff dwellings tucked along ledges and in alcoves. The trailhead is located just off Highway 95, which runs between Blanding and Hanksville, Utah through the heart of Bears Ears National Monument. Hike the trail ›

Kane Gulch to Stimper Arch

Kane Gulch

Get a taste of what life may have been like for the Southwest’s earliest residents on this day hike to the famed Grand Gulch. The route down Kane Gulch is full of pools and pour-offs, and a tri-level cliff dwelling marks your arrival at Grand Gulch. Surprises hide around every bend—you’ll likely have a hard time turning back! Check it out ›

Fish & Owl Loop Fish and owl Canyons

Keep your binoculars handy on this 15-mile loop—you’ll need them to spot the cliff dwellings camouflaged by the canyon walls. This route makes for a challenging day hike or a leisurely backpacking trip. Start planning your hike ›

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