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The Top 14 Attractions in the Abajo Mountains

There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Abajo Mountains. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Abajo Mountains is a region where 14

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Sipapu Bridge

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Amazing combination of mostly dry river valley and monumental stone bridge.

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Kachina Bridge Trailhead

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Start to round trip through the canyon or just a nice walk to the rim with view into the river bed and towards the natural bridge

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Goosenecks State Park Viewpoint

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Already during the drive to the canyon you feel like you are in a side valley on the moon. On site then only a relatively large parking lot, a few …

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Owachomo Bridge

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Owachomo Bridge is likely the oldest natural bridge in the park. This delicate bridge was named for the large rock mound on its left side; Owachomo is a Hopi word for “rock mound.”

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House on Fire / Mule Canyon

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a dream, beautiful nature leads to the House of Fire.
And it burns if you take photos in the right place and the right spot.
beautiful, I'm totally thrilled.
Mega photo hotspot

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Horsecollar Ruins Overlook

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Old Indian settlement deep under the rock face, seen from above from the easily accessible Overlook Point.

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Mexican Hat Rock

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The Mexican Hat Rock, a stone "Sombrero" with a dimension of about 18m wide and almost 4m high. You can see him from the street.

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Newspaper Rock Petroglyphs

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I found more about Newspaper Rock here:
americansouthwest.net/utah/canyonlands/newspaper-rock.html

The petroglyphs from Newspaper Rock are from different eras, look beautiful and interesting, but are not decipherable for a layman like me. …

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Along the dry riverbed

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beautiful hiking trail to the House of Fire in the MULE CANYON Wilderness Study Area
Here you follow the narrow footpath past tall trees into the increasingly narrow canyon. A …

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Mule Canyon Wilderness Study Area

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Here you will find parking along the gravel road and the entrance to the MULE CANYON Wilderness Study Area and the House of Fire

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The Top 14 Attractions in the Abajo Mountains

Sipapu Bridge

Kachina Bridge Trailhead

Goosenecks State Park Viewpoint

Owachomo Bridge

House on Fire / Mule Canyon

Horsecollar Ruins Overlook

Mexican Hat Rock

Newspaper Rock Petroglyphs

Along the dry riverbed

Mule Canyon Wilderness Study Area

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