Dark Canyon
12.4 mi
Distance
125 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 13m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Dark Canyon is a point-to-point trail in San Juan County, Utah. It is 12 miles long and gains 125 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Blanding, Utah, about 21 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,096 ft |
| End | 12.5 mi | 1,744 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed May 1–Oct 31
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Blanding, UT · about 21 mi away
- County:
- San Juan County, UT
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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