Boy Scout hike leaving from our house in Kanab

On Feb. 18th I went on a hike with our boy scouts, leaving from our house and traveling up the mountains to the west. We hiked about 8.5 miles round trip, with lots of ups and downs and in snow a good deal of the way. So it wasn't an easy hike, but well worth it.

Part of the adventure was this cabin which is what is left of a homestead attempted by a midget (ok politically correct "little people") couple back in the 40's or 50's. Seriously, it is called the midget cabin and this place is a long way from civilization. No roads as far as I can tell. Pretty tough way to make a living

The real goal of the hike (other than to wear out some boy scouts) was these indian ruins known as the cottonwood ruins. These may be the most extensive Indian houses and in the best shape I have seen. These are apparently very old, like a 1,000 years, and in amazing shape.


They are hard to find. You have to know exactly where to look and they can only be seen from a couple of angles. I have had people native to Kanab tell me they have hunted deer all around this area all their life and never knew they were there. Anyway they are pretty cool.

Also along the hike was a large cave called the Outlaw cave. The stories are that the outlaws would hide out there. I can believe it, very hard to find, very easy to defend, and large enough for a lot of men and horses.

We also spent a little time at a place that probably has a lot of different names but the scout master who grew up here called it the cracks. Lots of huge boulders, up to 30 - 40 feet tall that are full of narrow fractures and cracks. It is just like a huge maze, and just as much fun to explore. Can't wait to take the older grand kids.

I continue to be amazed at all there is to see around our home in Kanab