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Defiance House Archeological Site

Defiance House Archeological Site

An overlooked place within Glen Canyon: Defiance House Archeological Site.

Defiance House Archeological Site is a set of Ancestral Puebloan structures, petroglyphs, and pictographs tucked into a corner of Forgotten Canyon on lake Powell. It is only accessible by boat and then a hike. Conditions of the hike are not monitored, so we do not know if it is too muddy to go there today. There are no amenities at the site, take care of your needs before you arrive. Visit with

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The National Park Service documents Defiance House Archeological Site within Glen Canyon.

Defiance House Archeological Site is a set of Ancestral Puebloan structures, petroglyphs, and pictographs tucked into a corner of Forgotten Canyon on lake Powell. It is only accessible by boat and then a hike. Conditions of the hike are not monitored, so we do not know if it is too muddy to go there today. There are no amenities at the site, take care of your needs before you arrive. Visit with

Use the park’s current information for access, conditions, and visitor guidance before making plans.

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