Cave Canyon Towers Ruin, House on Fire, and Owachomo Bridge (S)
Special Instructions:
The Short hikes will visit Cave Canyon Towers Ruin, House on Fire Ruin, and Owachomo Bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument. Groups are strictly limited to 12 hikers each.
Cave Canyon Towers Ruin is a 1-mile easy hike to seven towers. House on Fire is the most famous photographed ruin in the area. The 3-mile roundtrip hike is easy. There is a $5/per person backcountry fee payable at an unmanned kiosk for this hike.
Owachomo Bridge is the oldest and smallest bridge in Natural Bridges National Monument. This is an easy 1/2-mile roundtrip hike traversing stairs into the canyon. The fee to enter the Monument is $20/car or a National Parks/Senior Pass.
Bring plenty of water, snacks and lunch, and your hiking sticks. Bring layers, it may be cold. Cell phone service is limited in the area. There are toilets available at the trailhead and Visitors Center.
Directions:
Morning of the hike all Short hikers will meet at the Mule Canyon Ruins parking lot. From Blanding: Travel south on Hwy 191 to Rt 95 (just south of the Blanding airport). From Bluff: Travel north on Hwy 191 to Rt 95 (approximately 22 miles). Drive west on Rt 95 for approximately 19 miles just past mile marker 102. Turn right into parking area for Mule Canyon Indian Ruins. Driving directions to the other ruins will be handed out the morning of the hikes.