Bluejohn Canyon
verified 2026-05-12
ACA 3A
Moderate flood risk
Hanksville, UT
Made infamous by Aron Ralston's 127-hour ordeal. Beautiful intermediate technical descent.
Logistics
| Manager | BLM Hanksville / Henry Mountains Field Station |
|---|---|
| Permit | No permit or fee required for day-use or technical canyoneering. Dispersed BLM land managed by the Hanksville Henry Mountains Field Station. No developed facilities at the trailheads; pack out everything, no water, no toilets. Contact (435) 542-3461 for current conditions. |
| Distance | ~8-12 RT |
| Elevation | ~600 ft |
| Time | 8-12 hr |
| Technical | 3A III. Multiple short rappels, narrow squeezes |
| Season | Spring, fall |
| Flood risk | Moderate |
| Vehicle access | Long 4WD approach from Hwy 24 |
| Crowd | Low |
| Coordinates | 38.323, -110.165 |
Sources
- field office: https://www.blm.gov/office/henry-mountains-field-station
- robbers roost: https://www.blm.gov/visit/robbers-roost-dirty-devil
- north wash map: https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/uploads/BLMUtahNorthWashMap.pdf