CR 244 Johns Canyon Road

Total Miles
4.4

Elevation

1,621.25 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall

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CR 244 Johns Canyon Road
5

Trail Overview

This is a graded dirt road, maintained sometimes. There are several side roads you can take. You'll see open desert terrain but have views of the rims and cliffs as you drive down the road. This road starts from CR 316 heading west. CR 244 continues beyond this track, heading farther west and north. This is another desert road that's not recommended in inclement weather.

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CR 244 Johns Canyon Road
CR 244 Johns Canyon Road

Difficulty

This is a regular graded dirt desert road, wide enough to pass in places. Expect rocky terrain; the road is mostly flat with no steep climbs.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Jay Lund
Jul 20, 2024
2018 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Dusty
Washboard
Easy trail with some areas of washboard and slick rock. Some areas may be impassable with substantial rain storms Appears to have been recently graded; grader was still onsite parked off to the side. I drove this trail to get access to the Hanaker Trail (a side trail).

Access Description

Start at CR 261 off 163 heading toward Goosenecks State Park. At the junction with CR 316, take CR 244 to the right. CR 316 goes straight to Goosenecks State Park and the overlook of the San Juan River.

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