Hotel Rock |

Cedar Mesa

Hiking Hotel Rock - Cedar Mesa Hiking Hotel Rock

Cedar Mesa

Overview

RATING: Moderate Hiking
LENGTH: 3-6 hours

Fri

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

72 | 51

Sat

A slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

75 | 51

Sun

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

79 | 53

Mon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

82 | 56

Tue

Showers likely.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

79 | 58

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SEASON: Fall, Winter, Spring. Hot in the summer.
GEAR: Standard hiking gear.

Fri

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

72 | 51

Sat

A slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

75 | 51

Sun

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

79 | 53

Mon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

82 | 56

Tue

Showers likely.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

79 | 58

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Hotel Rock - Cedar Mesa

Hotel Rock - Cedar Mesa

Hotel Rock Indian Ruins from the approach - Cedar Mesa

Hotel Rock Indian Ruins from the approach - Cedar Mesa

Hotel Rock is a fairly well preserved Indian ruin perched on a mesa above Arch Canyon. The ruin itself is very unique and worth visiting, but requires a bit of a hike to reach. Although not particularly far in distance, the hike is fairly steep and gains a lot of elevation. This is considered a moderate hike. The rewards, however, are many. The views of Comb Ridge, Arch Canyon, and the surrounding area are splendid and make the effort very worthwhile. There is also quite good primitive camping at the trailhead, making this an ideal place to spend a weekend camping and visiting the sights. The trailhead is generally reachable by any vehicle.

Also be sure to checkout Arch Canyon Ruin and Walnut Knob Panel when in the area.

Note: Although the route follows and old 4x4 trail, it does not appear to receive much use these days, and would be very difficult, requiring a specially modified vehicle. Even access via ATV would be a bit challenging. As of 2010, it is open by the BLM to motorized vehicles. All in all, however, it is better suited to hiking than motorized travel for most.
Arch Canyon from the overlook

Arch Canyon from the overlook

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