Anasazi (Puebloan) Trail – Red Cliffs Archeological Site
Located within the Red Cliffs Recreation Area, this trail leads to a site of Anasazi ruins. The trail is well marked and can accessed directly from the campgrounds. ...
Trail Facts
Overview
Located within the Red Cliffs Recreation Area, this trail leads to a site of Anasazi ruins. The trail is well marked and can accessed directly from the campgrounds. Hikers enjoy a scenic path equipped with a few benches along the route. The archeological site is about half a mile away from the trailhead and is full of many ruins. There are signs at the site that describe the culture and lifestyle of the Anasazi Puebloan civilization.
Access to Red Reef East and other parts of the recreation area can be found through the short trails Mano and Metate.
Know Before You Go
Trail Map
Map of the route “Anasazi (Puebloan) Trail – Red Cliffs Archeological Site”: 1,756 m, 127 m of climbing and 126 m of descent, elevation between 970 m and 997 m, time 00:41:13. It is a loop that starts and ends at 37.22395, -113.40447 (latitude, longitude).
Getting There
From St. George: 19.9 Miles (30 minutes driving)
Directions to Trailhead. Take Interstate 15 north to Exit 22. At the end of the off-ramp, turn right onto Old Highway 91. Travel south 2 miles and turn right. Continue under two freeway tunnels (tunnels restrict vehicle size to less than 12 feet in height and width) and follow the paved road for 1.3 miles into the campground.
Trailhead GPS: 37.223975, -113.404431
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