Trail of the Ancients
Grand Gulch Primitive Area, UT
Grand Gulch is a canyon system which covers 52 miles from the Ranger Station to the San Juan River. It includes individual canyons and many hikes and native surface roads. The gulch itself is accessible only on foot or horseback (restrictions apply). Other canyons in the system are accessed by roads which lead to trailheads. The canyons are repleat with ancient ruins, rock art, and solitude. Hiking Grand Gulch is not for the beginner or day-hiker. A permit is required.
Photo Credits
- Public domain.
Quick Facts
- Location:
The Kane Gulch Ranger Station, the BLM "office" for Grand Gulch, is located on Highway 261, five miles south of the junction with Highway 95. Between the ranger station and the southern edge of Cedar Mesa there are eight trailheads and/or roads leading to trails which descend into the canyon system.
- N 37.525° W 109.896° [?]
- Hours of Operation:
The area is accessible year-around with weather restrictions due to both winter and summer storms.
Local Information
- Grand Gulch Primitive Area:
- This is a general site with all the information a traveler needs to visit the Grand Gulch Primitive Area.
