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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Trough Canyon Trail (163)

The Trough Canyon Trail #163 is 2.2 miles long.  This trail begins and ends at Forest Trail #011 (Tuerto).  This trail follows Trough Canyon and a small intermittent side stream to Trough Canyon.  Access to this trail is off of Forest Road #095 (The Causeway).  Loops can be made using this trail and other area trails.  The other trails which can be used to complete various loops include: Tuerto to Skyline (#457), Skyline (#015), Blue Creek-Tuerto Canyon (#014), Blue Creek/Allen Canyon (#013) and Tuerto (#011).

Community
Monticello
Length
2.20 miles
Trail Type
One Way
Average Grade
9 %
Elevation Gain
713 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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