House on
Fire Ruin
House on Fire Ruin obtained its name
from the swirling, striated patterns on the rock roof above the structures,
during a certain time frame of daylight; making the roof look as if it is
engulfed in flames. The rooms are not
living quarters, but instead are granaries used by Anasazi to store corn and
other crops.
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Location
is 44.2 miles from Monticello;
take Hwy. 191 south into and through Blanding, 24.6 miles, until the junction
of State Hwy. 95, make a right onto Hwy. 95 and travel 19.6 miles. Make a right onto Mule Canyon/Texas Flat Road
(graded dirt road and there is a sign indicating it), go 3/10s of a mile.
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There are widened parking areas on both sides
of the road; on left side of road, walk 25 feet & go down a very steep and
sandy decline. There is an informational
board at the trailhead.
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Best time of day to see “fire” effect is
between 8am to 11am; by 12 Noon, the entire site is in shadow. Many alcoves along the trail have the “fire”
effect, but no ruins are inside them.
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Hike is round trip two (2) miles; approximate
visitation is three (3) hours.
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Difficulty: Easy; the trail goes into and out
of a dry wash in several places, a walking stick is recommended due to the
sandy soil along its banks and the rocks lining the wash’s bottom.
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Climb
up onto the ruin’s ledge is very steep; there are two (2) well-worn trails
upward that can be followed.
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A
Geocache is located at the site.
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Admission:
Free
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Facilities:
None
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Camping:
Only in designated BLM camping areas; see informational board at start of Mule
Canyon/Texas Flat Road.
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Pets:
Allowed, must be leashed at all times; owners are expected to pick up after
their pet (s).
This is a wonderful early to mid-morning hike!
Mary Cokenour
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