Overview

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This hike climbs the San Rafael Reef to a summit named Dragon between Spotted Wolf and Black Dragon Canyons. Along the way are steep slopes, fractured sandstone terrain, a summit plaza of striped salmon slickrock and big views of the colorful San Rafael Swell. The highlight is an optional return loop along a dangerous and exciting narrow ridge that looks like an obstacle from an Indiana Jones movie. There's no trail and few signs of human presence, making for a fun adventure if you enjoy route-finding.

Stats

5.5 mi   1,900 ft   3.5 hr





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Map

60% loop itinerary

Features

Look forward to

views
great
ridges
great
colorful geology
great
rims
good
cliffs
good

Challenges

Be prepared for

navigation
intermediate route-finding
vertical exposure
some unavoidable
slippery surface
lots of mild
rough surface
rough trail
UV exposure
lots

Difficulty

Advanced

Difficulty

Suitable for

advanced
 
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Getting there

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