John's Canyon

4.9/5 (9 reviews)

John's Canyon Trail is a spectacular road that lies along the belt-line between the 1000 foot cliffs of Cedar Mesa to the north and the San Juan River 1000 feet below in Grand Gulch to the south. Anasazi petroglyphs are abundant in the area so keep a sharp eye out. Access to the trail is easy to fin... Read More

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John's Canyon

Highlights of John's Canyon

Altitude

Desert

Iconic

Overland

Rock

Sand

Scenic

Highest Elevation

5405 ft

Shape of Trail

Out & Back

Typically Open

Year Round

Best Direction

West

Official Trail Name

244

Nearest Town

Mexican Hat

Nearest Services

Mexican Hat

Management Agency

Bureau of Land Management

District

Monticello Field Office

Overview

John's Canyon Trail is a spectacular road that lies along the belt-line between the 1000 foot cliffs of Cedar Mesa to the north and the San Juan River 1000 feet below in Grand Gulch to the south. Anasazi petroglyphs are abundant in the area so keep a sharp eye out. Access to the trail is easy to find along UT 316 W and is in close proximity to Utah's spectacular Goosenecks State Park.

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13 Waypoints

41 Trail Photos

1 Trail Concerns

9 Community Reviews

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