Bluejohn Canyon, Natural canyon in Wayne County, United States.
The canyon extends for 11 miles through eastern Utah, featuring narrow passages, high walls, and multiple forks with varying technical difficulty levels.
The canyon received its name from John Griffith, a 19th-century outlaw who had one blue eye and kept stolen horses in the surrounding area.
The 2003 incident involving Aron Ralston's self-amputation after being trapped in the canyon inspired a book and film adaptation titled '127 Hours'.
Visitors require technical canyoneering equipment and experience to navigate the canyon's rappels, with the main fork rated at difficulty level 3A.
The East Fork contains cold narrow passages while the Main Fork presents multiple chockstones and short drops requiring specific climbing techniques.
Location: Wayne County
GPS coordinates: 38.37830,-110.27800
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:24
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