Best Hikes: 6 Days In Cedar Mesa, Utah
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 1: The Hunting Panel: Red rock canyons and mysterious petroglyphs
Day 2: Sheik's Canyon: The Green Mask and the Princess
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.