Round Trip Distance: 4 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation: 4360 - 4535 feet
Cellphone: 0-3 bars
Time: 3 hrs. 30 mins.
Trailhead: Cottonwood Wash
Fee: none
Attractions: cliff dwelling, petroglyphs
The Secret Alcove Ruins are located in a side canyon of Cottonwood Wash on the north side of Bluff, Utah. While the site is located within Bears Ears National Monument it is accessed via the Speaking Springs Preserve. Found in the alcove are the remains of 10 or more rooms, a few petroglyphs, and numerous grinding slicks.
