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Top 10 Things to do in Monticello, Utah (UT)
Monticello (/mɒntɪˈsɛloʊ/ MON-ti-SEL-oh) is a city located in San Juan County, Utah, and is the county seat. It is the second most populous city in San Juan County, with a population of 1,958 at the 2000 census. The Monticello area was settled in July 1887 by pioneers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Monticello, named in honor of Thomas Jefferson's estate, became the county seat in 1895 and was incorporated as a city in 1910.
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1. The Hideout Golf Club
2. Chesler Park Loop Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By JamieHtravels - Wisconsin, United States
This is a beautiful hike with twists and turns, ups and downs, and different scenery around every bend. We hiked in October when the temps. were lower and were still hot with almost everyone running out of water towards the end. Bring lots of water! Bring lunch or snacks! Definitely take the time to do this hike if you're in the area, it's stunning.
3. Roam Industry
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Roam Industry is to be the focal point of human powered outdoor adventure in San Juan County, Utah by offering the best in gear, activity, remote accommodations, and services. Our mission at Roam Industry is to be the leading source in backcountry adventure as well as wilderness skills and education in San Juan County, Utah. Our hope is to be a source to clients we bring to the area as well as the local community.
Reviewed By lightbender2001
Not sure if I want the secret to get out but this place is fantastic. Easy walk, ski, or snowmachine in to this great location in the Abajo mountains. The place is fully equipped, the water bottle holder in the loft sleeping area were a nice touch. We will be back!
4. Newspaper Rock Recreation Site
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4.5 based on 274 reviews
A giant rock covered with ancient petroglyphs.
Reviewed By michaeljones46 - Oklahoma City, United States
Cool rock art on the way to Canyonlands-Needles District. Has good parking, pit toilets. Very high quality petroglyphs that are easy to view- just a few feet from the parking area. Worth stopping and seeing, and the drive on to Canyonlands is beautiful-so is that part of the park.
5. Loyd's Lake
6. Big Four Tractor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
The Big 4 Tractor is an important piece of Monticello Utah's farming history. In addition to the mechanized revolution that forever changed farming in America beginning in the 1850's with the development of new machines making the back breaking work of farming easier. Built in 1912, the Big 4 was initially designed for road work. Over time it was transferred between various dry farms in the area.
7. Kane Gulch Ranger Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
8. Bears Ears National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By 451pn
Great place to visit to get away from the crowds! Unlike visiting Mesa Verde NP. The trails are primitive, but for me, that makes it more fun. It's like finding the ruins for the first time. Close by are Natural Bridges NM and Canyonlands NP which are great places to visit for sight seeing or hiking. There is much to see and explore in this part of Utah!
9. Frontier Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By davidcY733LG - Salt Lake City, United States
We had the pleasure of stopping into the visitor center in efforts to obtain some “plan b’s” around the area on a rare snowy day. This place (particularly Ellen) blew us away. From someone who spends a lot of time reading the best books, maps, and blog posts regarding San Juan County, I couldn’t believe how much more material specific to the region that I’ve never seen (and likely doesn’t exist outside of it) was held in this visitor center, as well as the expertise of its attendant. The curated map selection and brochures are worth the trip alone, but Ellen was able to provide context and useful guidance for our snowy day (Montezuma Creek Canyon) that you can only obtain from a passionate local. This experience is what I always hope ranger visits will be, but rarely are. And then there is a small, but incredible museum documenting the region’s early inhabitants, native and pioneer. There is even a store, that held replica corrugated pots and items I had looked for in big Moab stores and otherwise, but never found. All in all, a true gem in Monticello.
10. Monticello Welcome Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 39 reviews
