Lime Canyon
Lime Canyon is accessed from the Cigarette Springs Road on Cedar Mesa. The elevation in the upper ends of Lime Canyon begins at approximately 6,200 feet and drops to 4,900 feet at the lower ends. The walls of the canyon vary from 100 feet in the upper ends to over 500 feet in the lower ends. Erosion of the colorful Cedar Mesa Sandstone has created a layer cake effect of multiple tiers, especially in the middle and lower sections of the canyon. There are numerous archaeological sites present. Please take care when visiting these fragile sites. There are no maintained trails. Routes generally follow the mostly dry creek bed. There are long stretches of slickrock, with several pour-offs to negotiate. The canyon bottom is not as luch as some of the other Cedar Mesa canyons, and shade is at a minimum. A permit to hike or backpack is required.
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Geographic Coordinates
37.3597, -109.846458
Directions
Lime Canyon has two popular access points:1. From the Kane Gulch Ranger Station, drive 9 miles south on State Route 261 to the Cigarette Springs Road. Turn left (east) and drive 3.4 miles to the Lime Creek Road (unmarked). Turn right and travel south 1.2 miles to a fork. Turn right and travel 3 miles to the head of Lime Creek canyon. This route requires vehicles with four-wheel drive and high clearance. From the head of the canyon, an unmarked route descends into Lime Creek.2. From the Kane Gulch Ranger Station, drive 13 miles south on Sate Route 261 to Milepost 16. Turn left (east) on an unmarked road approximately 10 yards before the milepost sign. Travel 1.4 miles to a fork, then left 0.5 mile to the head of the canyon. Locate the unmarked trail mentioned above and descend into the canyon. This road requires high-clearance vehicles.