The Top 8 Gorges in San Juan County
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 8
to choose from in San Juan County. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in San Juan County.
to choose from in San Juan County. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in San Juan County.
Last updated: November 20, 2025
Sipapu Bridge
Highlight • Natural Monument
Amazing combination of mostly dry river valley and monumental stone bridge.
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Dead Horse Point State Park
Highlight • Canyon
Dead Horse Point State Park sits 2,000 feet above the Colorado River and offers amazing red rock canyon views. Though the park is relatively small, some highlights include the iconic …
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The Joint Slot Canyon (South End)
Highlight • Canyon
The Joint is a narrow canyon that is a particular highlight of the tour. It's pleasantly cool in there. You can easily connect the Chessler Trail and the Joint Trail. …
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Basin Overlook, Needles District, Canyonlands National Park
Highlight • Viewpoint
This scenic viewpoint sits just off the East Rim Trail. Hike the short spur trail about 100 feet from the mesa top to the rock shelf and viewpoint. Enjoy expensive …
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Bear canyon
Highlight • Canyon
Although you would think that this hot and dry canyon is the last place on earth where you could meet a bear, this is what happened to us:
We were …
We were …
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The little forest
Highlight • Forest
Even in the brutal heat of the summer sun, this is one of the very few places where you will find shadow and a chilly environment. But to top it, …
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Muley Point Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
Just two minutes from the parking lot, one will have even better views - and almost no people! Perfect picnic spot, but PLEASE: take out what you've brought in...
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View of the VALLEY OF THE GODS
Highlight • Viewpoint
at the Moki Dugway on Highway 261 there is a fabulously beautiful view of the VALLEY OF THE GODS
during my last visit there was a sandstorm, which limited the view somewhat, but created very mystical images
during my last visit there was a sandstorm, which limited the view somewhat, but created very mystical images
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