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Old 03-20-2023, 03:13 PM   #9
twindman
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If you travel to the far east part of the state, there is the Hovenweep Ruins. Check it our on the internet. We went twice. First time it was around 3 or 4 pm and HOT. We only had 1 small water bottle, so didn't stay long.
Next time we think we are smart - got there around 8:30 or 9 AM. 2 water bottles. Actually wasn't terrible except for one thing. The canyon it is in is about 80 feet deep and there are no stairs - just a trail. We also thought go down thru the canyon to start when we are fresh then do the loop around the top back to the visitor center. Good plan. However wife (who isn't the most physically gifted) and I were going up the far side and there was basically a step up that was about 18-24 inches. She got part way up, lost her balance and tipped over backwards, narrowly missing a rock with her head. That took a lot out of her, but it was closer to the top where we were so we charged ahead. This left about a mile or so walk around the top back to the center. However NO shade and no rest areas. We sat on rocks, etc
We barely made it back and this was with a nice couple giving us another cold water bottle. We were going about 100 yards between rests. Scary day.
But it has many ruins and towers.

Good luck.
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