Exploring Utah's Bears Ears and Cedar Mesa: A Guide to Hiking, Backpacking, Scenic Drives, and Landmarks

Explore Bears Ears and Cedar Mesa is a comprehensive guide to 25 of the best destinations within one of America’s newest national monuments. Whether you’re a hiker or backpacker looking for the route that makes the most of the land’s natural beauty, or a day-tripper in search of the best views to photograph, this guide will take you there with comprehensive descriptions, maps, and directions.
Inside you’ll find:

• 16 hikes
• 2 backpacks
• 10 landmarks
• 4 scenic drives

With the help of the Friends of Cedar Mesa, this guide aims to educate and lead visitors to experience some of the magic of Bears Ears with respect for its history and the fragile environment. Enjoy the awe-inspiring and delicate beauty of one of the most unique areas in the American Southwest while learning about its geology, history, and stunning natural monuments.

Andrew Weber is a journalist, photojournalist and former director of content for Trails.com. He serves as a ranger for the Bureau of Land Management at Kane Gulch on Cedar Mesa, the crown jewel of Bears Ears. He has now lived in the Four Corners region for a decade and works closely with the Friends of Cedar Mesa. Andrew has been exploring Bears Ears since 2001. He lives in Shiprock, New Mexico.