Overview

Hype:

This pleasant trail follows a creek bed to visit a modest set of Anasazi ruins. The ease of the trail and the relatively short distance to the "House On Fire" make this one of the more accessible ruins in the area. The name of the ruin comes from the swirly, striated patterns on the rock roof above the structures that turns a brilliant red in certain lights - making it look like an inferno is engulfing the roof of the rooms. It is also called the Flaming House Ruin or the Flaming Ceiling Ruin.

Trail Condition: Class 2 (Trail may have tree roots or rocks jutting out. Navigation skills may consist of following rock cairns and choosing turns at junctions. Elevation gains may be more substantial.)

Time: 1-2 hours

Length: 2.0 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: 50 ft

Fees: Self service envelope

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

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Getting There

Navigate to 37.537441, -109.731978.

Route

From the trailhead, follow the drainage northwest to the House on Fire Ruins. There are numerous social trails that are interwoven. All lead to the same place.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Cedar Mesa, Utah

Coordinates: 37.537355, -109.732480

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June 30, 2019 Trip Report

By Tara Dye

Trip Members

Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Anthony Dye, Arianne Dye, Miller Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Killian Wagner,

Logistics

Start: 9:50

House on Fire: 10:50

End: 12:20

Story

We hike to the House on Fire with kids. It was hot. The kids dragged their feet. The kids had fun. 

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