Dark Canyon Primitive Area
A 3,000-ft deep sandstone gorge system south of Canyonlands — remote water and cottonwood pools.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Utah, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Deep sandstone canyon (1,500–2,700 m)
- Best season
- April – May, September – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Desert Hiking
- Canyoneering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Deep sandstone canyon (1,500–2,700 m)
- Best season: April – May, September – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
A 3,000-ft deep sandstone gorge system south of Canyonlands — remote water and cottonwood pools.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: April – May, September – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Deep sandstone canyon (1,500–2,700 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
United States
Biome
Deep sandstone canyon (1,500–2,700 m)
Difficulty
moderate
