Lime Creek Watch Tower - Cedar Mesa

Lime Creek Watch Tower

Anasazi Ruins

Cedar Mesa
Hiking

Lime Creek Watch Tower is a fun ruin that is easy to access. This route is very simple and is a great adventure for beginners, seniors and children. The tower offers a commanding view of the area along with several charming ruins.

Circle of Friends:
Lime Creek Watch Tower Ruin's 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.

"Circle of Friends"

General Information:
Visiting the Lime Creek Watch Tower Ruin's will require a very short and leisurely stroll. This route is rated 1A I using the Canyon Rating System. Please take only pictures and leave only footprints.

Trailhead Information:
The trailhead is accessible to all high clearance vehicles in normal weather conditions.

Cryptobiotic Soil:
You will encounter areas of cryptobiotic crust along this route. Please avoid disturbing all cryptobiotic crust. Stay on existing trails, walk in wash bottoms or on slickrock. Go out of your way, literally, to avoid cryptobiotic soil. Cryptobiotic crust requires years of undisturbed growth before it becomes visible as an irregular, blackish mat on the soil surface. A single footprint by a careless hiker can destroy years of growth.