Travel Alert: The southern portion of San Juan County including the communities of Bluff, Montezuma Creek, Aneth and the surrounding areas, has been heavily affected by recent heavy rain and flooding.

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Bullet Canyon Trail

Discover the Bullet Canyon Trail, nestled as a stunning tributary to Grand Gulch. This sought-after trail may test even experienced hikers with steep slickrock descends. Starting along the rim of shallow Bullet Canyon, the cairn-marked path descends onto the canyon floor.

As you hike further, watch as the canyon depth gradually grows, reaching to the base of steep slickrock chutes at just shy of 2 miles. Traverse wash and slickrock ledges, opening up to breathtaking amphitheaters at 3 miles. 

For the adventurous, take a side trail to an archaeological site at Perfect Kiva, around 4.5 miles in. As the trail continues, the terrain can get sandy and the thicket may require a bit of bushwhacking.

Community
Bears Ears
Blanding
Length
7.10 miles
Trail Type
One Way
Average Grade
3 %
Elevation Gain
71 ft
Notes
  • Plan ahead and prepare for your adventures
  • Stay on designated trails
  • Leave artifacts where you spot them
  • Do not enter any archaeological structures
  • Do not eat near archaeological sites
  • Leave historic sites and rock art untouched
  • Pack out what you pack in
  • Properly dispose of human and pet waste
  • Respect and be aware of wildlife
  • Keep dogs on leashes at all times and away from archaeological structures
Hiking Difficulty
Intermediate

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