Hobbs Wash Ruins - Cedar Mesa

Hobbs Wash
Anasazi Ruins

Cedar Mesa
Hiking

Hobbs Wash Ruins are interesting and well preserved. They are easy to access and fun to visit.

Circle of Friends:
Hobbs Wash Ruins are part of the "Circle of Friends" program. Members of the "Circle of Friends" have access to more specific information, explicit route information, GPS waypoints, trailhead location and detailed maps. If you would like more information on joining the "Circle of Friends" visit the sign up page.

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Sierra, Shane and Stormy at Hobbs Wash Ruins

General Information:
Hobbs Wash Ruins require a short hike. Please take only pictures and leave only footprints. The ruins are accessible year round in good weather. Hobbs Wash is rated 1A I using the Canyon Rating System.

History:
Hobbs Wash - As a winter storm approached, four nearly starved scouts, George Hobbs, George Morrill, Lemuel Redd Sr. and George Sevey, sought shelter for the night in this area on December 27, 1879. The scouts were exploring for a feasible route for the 250 Mormon (Hole-in-the-Rock) pioneers to follow from their encampment above the Colorado River Gorge 100 miles west of here. George Hobbs: "Night overtook us, we camped in this small canyon, this being our third day without food. I cut my name in the rock with the date I was there, not knowing that I would survive the journey"

Trailhead Information:
Any vehicle can access the trailhead, all roads are paved.