Blue Canyon, Valley in Coconino County, United States
Blue Canyon contains red and white colored rock formations within Moenkopi Wash, displaying numerous geological features such as hoodoos, spires, and ravines.
The canyon exists as part of an extensive branched drainage system that includes Coal Mine Canyon, Ha Ho No Geh Canyon, and Bat Canyon near Moenkopi.
The Hopi Nation maintains control over Blue Canyon, requiring visitors to obtain permits and travel with authorized tribal guides to protect their ancestral lands.
Access routes to Blue Canyon start from Red Lake Trading Post on US 160 or from AZ 264, involving 14 miles of sandy tracks suitable for standard vehicles.
The canyon walls exhibit natural patterns in the sedimentary rocks, creating formations that demonstrate the geological processes of the eastern Painted Desert.
Location: Coconino County
Operator: Hopi Nation
GPS coordinates: 36.16417,-110.88269
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:42
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