Little Ruins Canyon

Utah:
Hovenweep

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<< Go to 2007 Southwest Journal 



Hovenweep is a National Monument located in Utah. The major attraction here is the towers. There are several different areas within the Monument, each with its own collection of towers.

Visitors view the main ruins from the trail on the canyon rim. Closer access to the towers is restricted.


Square Tower Little Ruins Canyon

Square Tower Little Ruins Canyon
Twin Towers Eroded Boulder House

Twin Towers Eroded Boulder House
Tower Point Stronghold House

Tower Point Stronghold House
Rimrock House Collared lizard

Rimrock House There are other attractions here
Rimrock House Blanket pattern petroglyph

Rimrock House Blanket pattern petroglyph
Living on a slant Living on a slant

So how do you get in there? Living on a slant - 2 views
Petroglyphs A solstice marker Wall construction details

Petroglyphs Wall details - date the time of construction


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