San Juan River Canyon
CountryUSA
Depth300 m
Length130 km
TypeRiver canyon
About San Juan River Canyon
A canyon on the San Juan River in Utah. The river has the steepest gradient of any major Colorado tributary. Goosenecks State Park shows dramatic meanders. The river drops 300 m through limestone and sandstone. Ancient cliff dwellings line the walls.
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