Travel Alert: The southern portion of San Juan County including the communities of Bluff, Montezuma Creek, Aneth and the surrounding areas, has been heavily affected by recent heavy rain and flooding.

Please be advised that there may be road, park, and business closures throughout the area. More information here.

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Lower Indian Creek Trail

The Lower Indian Creek Trail #021 is 4.9 miles long (an additional 1.7 miles are on a BLM road, total of 6.6 miles).  It begins at Forest Road #104 and continues through the Forest Service Boundary onto BLM lands to intersect State Route 211 at Newspaper Rock State Historical Monument.  The portion on the BLM is a road rather than a trail.  This trail follows a bench along the bank of Indian Creek. This trail is open to hiking, horseback riding, and motorcycles.

Community
Monticello
Length
7.10 miles
Trail Type
One Way
Average Grade
3 %
Notes
  • Plan ahead and prepare for your adventures
  • Stay on designated trails
  • Leave artifacts where you spot them
  • Do not enter any archaeological structures
  • Do not eat near archaeological sites
  • Leave historic sites and rock art untouched
  • Pack out what you pack in
  • Properly dispose of human and pet waste
  • Respect and be aware of wildlife
  • Keep dogs on leashes at all times and away from archaeological structures
Hiking Difficulty
Intermediate

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