THE OTHER CANYON LANDS OF UTAH September 5 - 11, 2009 $1430 Lalita Malik, Trip Leader Explore some of the richest archaeological resources in the world with hikes in the Four Corners region, where the states of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona meet. We will visit Canyon Country that is just as spectacular as Canyon lands National Park, but less well-known or crowded. Learn how ancient people lived their daily lives, explore the wonders of rock art and ruins, and hike to Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) sites. Float 26 miles on the San Juan River to the very edge of Monument Valley to see even more spectacular ruins and petroglyphs. Nestled between the Blue Mountains, whose peaks soar to over 11,300 feet, and the San Juan River, Cedar Mesa is home to Grand Gulch, Natural Bridges National Monument, and a multitude of other canyons chock full of 600 to 1,000 year old ancient ruins and rock art. Each day we will hike into and out of remote canyons, mostly on trails, with some backcountry hiking to see spectacular views of Monument Valley, the Raplee Anticline, Navajo Mountain, and/or Comb Ridge. One day we will float 26 miles on the San Juan River to the very edge of Monument Valley to see even more spectacular ruins and petroglyphs. Program Features Participate in a Unique, Unforgettable, Small Group Setting Learn through hands-on education, exploration, and discovery of places that most people don't know exist Hikes from 1 - 8 miles per day at elevations of 5,000 to 7,000 feet 5 nights in a motel in Bluff Utah/1 night in a hotel in Durango, CO, All meals in restaurants except lunches on the trail Visit Moon House ruins, Processional and Wolf Man Panels, Natural Bridges National Monument, day-trip on the San Juan River, and Hovenweep National Monument Evening programs by expert Staff Level of Difficulty: Moderate.  Willingness to hike up to 8 miles round trip per day carrying a small day pack, participate in a group setting, and be at elevations up to 7,000 feet.   Daily elevation gain/loss will vary from 300 feet to 1,200 feet. Daily Itinerary Cost includes: All food from dinner Day 1 to breakfast Day 7 Van transportation from/to the airport 6 nights lodging Entrance and camp fees Expert staff Group gear & supplies Not included: Soft drinks and alcohol Airfare or transportation to/from starting point Items of a personal nature Single Supplement $170  For more information and to sign up contact Lalita Malik, 61 Patrick Drive, LaGrangeville, NY 12540, (845)592-0204; LalitaMalik@aol.com  Please note:  Prices and trip arrangements are subject to change due to circumstances beyond ADK's control. All registration fees are non-refundable. Details including cancellation policy will be supplied to all those requesting trip information. MEMBERSHIP IN THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION  MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION