Arch Canyon Ruin - Cedar Mesa
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RATING: Roadside Attraction
LENGTH: < 30 minutes
MAPS: Hotel Rock, UT
NOTES: High clearance vehicles can drive right to the ruin, those in low clearance vehicles may have to walk to last 1/4 mile.
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Arch Canyon ruin is a family friendly roadside attraction. Most vehicles can drive within 100 feet of the ruin, others may need to walk the last 1/4 mile. The ruin itself is somewhat vandalized, but still an interesting visit. The views in all directions for the ruin are magnificent. This is a good stop if in the area, or passing through.Trailhead
Begin at mile post 107 on highway 95. This is 107 miles south east of Hanksville, or about 18 miles south west of Blanding. To reach the area from Blanding, travel south out of Blanding about 3.5 miles to the junction with highway 95. Go right onto 95 about 14 miles to mile post 107.Turn off highway 95 north onto San Juan County road #205. Follow this well graded road 2.3 miles, and take a left before Comb Wash into Arch Canyon. Note, this road crosses Tribal Lands, posted no trespassing. Please be respectful and do not park, camp, or hike on the tribal lands.
As you turn off at 2.3 miles, you quickly re-enter BLM land. There is a large parking area here, near a cottonwood. There are also several camping spots. Low clearance vehicles may wish to park here. High clearance vehicles should continue into Arch Canyon, about 1/4 of a mile, to the well signed ruin on the right.
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As with all historical artifacts, please don't touch, or climb on the ruins. Good camping at the mouth of Arch Canyon makes this a great place to spend a weekend. If in the area, Hotel Rock and the Walnut Knob Petroglyph panel are great to visit as well.Photos (click on photo for more detail)
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