EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Bears Ears National Monument

A living cultural landscape
Utah
Scenic header: Independence Monument as seen from Rim Rock Drive is an icon of the larger national monument. · NPS Photo · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

A living cultural landscape

Mesas, canyons and mountain country hold deep cultural significance for Tribal Nations. Public trails and interpretation offer opportunities to learn while protecting archaeological places and living traditions.

BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Bears Ears landscape
  • 02Cedar Mesa public routes
  • 03Comb Ridge region

Before you go

Check permits and road conditions for the exact outing. Visit respectfully: do not enter fragile structures, touch rock imagery or collect objects.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.