Muley Point

From US Hwy 163, turn off on State Hwy 261 to take the dirt switchbacks of the Moki Dugway to Muley Point. The views are gorgeous, but make sure your vehicle and your nerves can handle the drive before you go. The switchbacks are tight, not recommended for trailers, and there are no railings.

NPS

While still a part of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Muley Point has a unique perspective on the far corner of the San Juan Arm. Here you can enjoy unrivaled views of Monument Valley, Navajo Mountain, and the deeply entrenched canyons of the San Juan River. To ensure that Muley Point remains a special place for your future visits and future generations please follow all regulations and plan accordingly. Thorough trip planning is not only your first step in having a safe and enjoyable trip, but also in protecting the natural and cultural resources in the area.

 

Use these tips for your trip planning. Have a beautiful and safe experience.

NPS

 

Leave No Trace

Make every attempt to leave Muley Point nicer than you found it. “Take only pictures and leave only footprints” is a good reminder. Do not remove anything from the area. Leave the flowers, rocks and everything else for others to enjoy. Carry all of your trash out of the canyon, including toilet paper and other hygiene items. Do not burn or bury it.

 

Fires

Fires are allowed, but fire rings hurt the natural beauty of the landscape. Use a fire pan. Dead and downed wood is scarce, so bring your own wood. Cutting living trees and other plants for firewood is not permitted.

 

Pets

Pets are permitted at Muley Point. Keep leashes on, no longer than six feet. All pet waste must be carried out, and disposed of properly.

 

Rock Cairns

Do not build rock cairns. They can mislead other visitors and cause resource damage to build. Rely on your map and compass and know your route. There are no maintained trails.

 

Wildlife

Do not feed wildlife. Food and trash should be stored in a manner impervious to entry by birds and other wildlife.

 

Preserve the Soundscape

Your voice carries farther than you think in canyon country. Respect other visitors by keeping your group quiet and not playing amplified music. If you must have music in the backcountry… wear headphones.

 

No Drones

The use of drone aircraft in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and every National Park Service site is illegal. Check here for more details about this law.

 

Human Waste Disposal

• There are no toilet facilities at Muley Point
• Pack out all human waste, and dispose of it properly.
• The rocky nature of the ground prevents sufficient burial of human waste, plus there are many delicate archaeological artifacts on and in the soil. Please don't dig there.
• Use of a plastic or paper bag as a receptacle for solid human waste and/or for disposal of solid human waste is prohibited unless part of a specifically engineered bag waste containment system containing enzymes and polymers to treat human solid waste, capable of being sealed securely and state approved for disposal in ordinary trash receptacles. These specialized bags are available at most outfitter stores.

 

Check with the Bears Ears Partnership for more great tips about visiting Muley Point and the surrounding area with respect.