Bears Ears National Monument

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For preliminary information regarding the designation of this area as a National Monument, please refer to the United States Forest Service Bears Ears Fact Sheet (471 KB PDF).

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Please Respect and Protect archaeological sites: Stay on trail, help prevent damage. Don’t move artifacts, let everyone enjoy the discovery. Stay out of ancient buildings and off walls, they are fragile! Report looting and vandalism: 1 800 722 3998

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Moon House Ruins

4.6 mi 7.4 km • 497' Up 151.59 m Up • 497' Down 151.56 m Down

Blanding, UT

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Fish and Owl Canyon Loop Route

17.1 mi 27.5 km • 1,992' Up 607.16 m Up • 1,995' Down 608.12 m Down

Blanding, UT

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House on Fire Ruins

2.0 mi 3.2 km • 52' Up 15.81 m Up • 52' Down 15.77 m Down

Blanding, UT

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Domes of the Navajo Sandstone peek out from behind the canyon walls.

The Narrows of Grand Gulch

4.2 mi 6.7 km • 372' Up 113.4 m Up • 372' Down 113.51 m Down

Blanding, UT

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Kane Gulch to Junction & Turkey Pen Ruins

9.4 mi 15.1 km • 1,249' Up 380.68 m Up • 1,249' Down 380.84 m Down

Blanding, UT

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Fallen Roof Ruin

2.8 mi 4.6 km • 398' Up 121.21 m Up • 398' Down 121.26 m Down

Blanding, UT

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Bears Ears National Monument Hiking

131 Miles 211 Kilometers of Trail
6 Recommended Routes
4 Gems
6 Easy Trails
13 Intermediate Trails
6 Difficult Trails

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Areas Within Bears Ears National Monument

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0.2 mi 0.3 km #1Perfect Kiva Intermediate Blanding, UT	Intermediate	Blanding, UT	2
17.0 mi 27.4 km #2Bridger Jack Mesa Road Easy/Intermediate Monticello, UT	Easy/Intermediate	Monticello, UT	2
13.3 mi 21.4 km #3Slickhorn Canyon Intermediate Blanding, UT	Intermediate	Blanding, UT	1
7.1 mi 11.4 km #4Bullet Canyon Trail Intermediate/Difficult Blanding, UT	Intermediate/Difficult	Blanding, UT	7
14.3 mi 22.9 km #5Kane Gulch Trail Difficult Blanding, UT	Difficult	Blanding, UT	4
0.6 mi 0.9 km #6Moon House Trail Intermediate Blanding, UT	Intermediate	Blanding, UT	3
3.1 mi 5.1 km #7Government Trail Intermediate Blanding, UT	Intermediate	Blanding, UT	2
1.8 mi 3.0 km #8Collins Canyon Trail Intermediate Blanding, UT	Intermediate	Blanding, UT	2
16.3 mi 26.3 km #9Fish Canyon Difficult Blanding, UT	Difficult	Blanding, UT	1
0.1 mi 0.1 km #10Moki Dugout Lookout Easy Blanding, UT	Easy	Blanding, UT	1