House on Fire

House on Fire

  • Locale: Cedar Mesa
  • Time: 1-2 hours
  • Fee: User Fee

This easy 3 mile out and back stroll will take you along a gentle canyon bottom to one of the most photographed sites in the region. This site features five granaries built into overhanging Cedar Mesa Sandstone with a streaked pattern that resembles flames in the early morning light. There are perennial streams throughout the canyon, so there may be some water present in the wash during the spring or fall.

Special Considerations

There are no amenities at the trailhead, and group sizes are limited to 12 individuals per party.

  • Archaeology
  • Hiking
  • Tips For Visiting Here with Respect
    Avoid Building Cairns

    Avoid Building Cairns

    Building cairns can impact sensitive sites and are a form of vandalism to the natural world. You might not realize it, but some stacked stones may be ancestral shrines. Leave placement of trail directional signs and leveling of cairns to land managers.

    Dogs & Archaeology Don’t Mix

    Dogs & Archaeology Don’t Mix

    To prevent erosion and degradation, dogs are not allowed in or near archeological sites. Always check beforehand if dogs are permitted in an area or region. Remember that many of these sites are culturally significant, so please make sure to leash pets, keep them away from cultural sites, and don’t let them dig.

    Steer Clear of Ancestral Structures

    Steer Clear of Ancestral Structures

    Structures are spiritually alive and still hold cultural significance to Tribal peoples. When recreating, visitors should refrain from leaning on walls, no matter how solid they look and avoid touching, standing on, or climbing in structures as they can be easily damaged.
  • Maps and Directions
  • Coordinates: 37.537381, -109.732282
  • Directions:

    Driving west on UT-95 from US-191, turn right onto CR-263/Texas Flat Road. The trailhead is a quarter of a mile up this road and on the left.
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