Hovenweep National Monument

Anasazi ruins are spread all throughout the four corners area. One of the best preserved settlements in Utah is Hovenweep National Monument. It is incredible to see how these ancient people survived in a very inhospitable area. Hovenweep is split into two sections, Little Ruin Canyon, which is located by the visitor center, and the Cajon Unit. The Cajon Unit is located on Navajo Nation and is accessible by dirt roads. It has a little settlement in a small canyon alcove. There are several buildings and a small area underneath an overhang. You can easily see the buildings from the path, but it is hard to see anything under the overhang since the canyon is roped off. Little Ruin Canyon is a much larger settlement spread over about half a mile of canyon. There is a well marked path that takes you around all the buildings. You can see the dwellings and the defensive guard towers easily from the path. Primitive camping is also available within walking distance of the ruins for $10 per night. 
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