Government Canyon
3.6 mi
Distance
1,450 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 55m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Government Canyon is a point-to-point trail in Coconino County, Arizona. It is 3.6 miles long and gains 1,450 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Arizona State Parks & Trails, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Williams, Arizona, about 14 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,537 ft |
| High point | 3.3 mi | 1,982 ft |
| End | 3.6 mi | 1,955 ft |
Trail Details
Horse access: Arizona State Parks & Trails, 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:
- Williams, AZ · about 14 mi away
- County:
- Coconino County, AZ
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Sycamore Canyon Wilderness
6.2 mi awaySedona, AZ
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
White Horse Lake Campground
11.5 mi awayWilliams, AZ
Check official pricing88 sitesReservable TentRV Popular Some Coverage
Kaibab National Forest White Horse Lake Campground
11.7 mi awayWilliams, AZ
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Jo Bangles Dispersed Campsite Kaibab NF
11.8 mi awayKaibab National Forest
Williams, AZ
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