Piute Canyon

Piute Canyon is a long side canyon that enters the San Juan arm from the south, in the Great Bend section of the arm. It drains Navajo Nation land east of Navajo Mountain, so hiking up it requires a Navajo Nation backcountry permit.

Good for

Natural AttractionsCanyonScenic View/OverlookOutdoor RecreationRock Climbing

Elevation

3,684 ft (1,123 m)

Updated

10/31/2026