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Best Hikes: 6 Days in Cedar Mesa, Utah

Author and Anasazi expert David Roberts explores one of America's best backcountry destinations

Stephanie Scott

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May 21, 2012 @ 3:40 PM

Mountaineer and author David Roberts spent six days this spring exploring his favorite place on earth—the red rock canyons and unrestored ruins of Cedar Mesa, Utah.  Here, he shares his exclusive story, complete with breathtaking photos by Stephanie Scott.

Day 1Day 1: The Hunting Panel: Red rock canyons and mysterious petroglyphs

 

Day 2: Sheik's Canyon: The Green Mask and the Princess

 

 

Day 3: The Citadel: With a 360-degree view of the horizon in all directions, who wouldn’t want to live here?

 

Day 4: Target and Mule: Watchtowers, refuges and unanswered questions

 

Day 5: Indian stuffing: Roberts's Pot and other treasures best left alone.  (See next page for Day 6.)

 

Day 6: Moon House: Strange, beautiful and accessible. That's the problem.

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