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Molar rock w/
Archangel rock in background

Slickrock Trail

Another Slickrock Trail view

 

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Druid Arch

La Sal range, past Canyonlands

Castle Valley
Castle Rock (right) &
Priest with Nuns (left)

 

Enroute to Natural Bridges National Monument are a number of small sites worth stopping for.

 

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Newspaper Rock State Park features many petroglyphs, possibly  as old as 1500 years. The faint drawings at the top are the oldest; drawings  of mounted Indians reflect the European period.  Near Blanding, Edge of the Cedars State Park offers a preview of the larger Anasazi ruins at Hovenweep. These ruins are from about 700 A.D. The depression in the foreground was formerly a kiva, a ceremonial area.

 

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The Butler Wash Rest Stop trail ends at a cliff dwelling about 700 years old which is a preview to the Mesa Verde ruins.   The ruins here include 4 kivas, storage areas and dwelling rooms.  The cliffs provide both a natural roof and excellent defensive position against enemies.
 The Mule Canyon Ruin is also about 700 years old.  This is a close-up of the kiva.

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