Distance
~14 mi loop
Time
2–4 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Loop around Monitor and Merrimac — two massive freestanding buttes rising dramatically from the desert floor. The trail offers close-up views of these imposing formations along with Determination Towers and sweeping views of the Book Cliffs and La Sal Mountains.
Highlights
- •Monitor and Merrimac buttes — towering freestanding formations
- •Determination Towers viewpoint
- •Mill Canyon dinosaur tracksite nearby
- •Mix of terrain: sand, slickrock, rocky ledges
- •Views of the Book Cliffs and La Sal Mountains
Access & Permits
No permit required — BLM land, free access
