Lime Kiln Canyon

4.7/5 (8 reviews)
Lime Kiln Canyon is a very scenic gateway into the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument region. This route accesses a very remote region within the northern Grand Canyon region of the Arizona Strip. The trail offers multiple opportunities to camp, hike, and rock climb. You'll need a 4x4 to cl...Read More
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Highlights of Lime Kiln Canyon

Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
Iconic Category IconIconic
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Sand Category IconSand
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
4891 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
South
Official Trail Name
242
Nearest Town
Mesquite
Nearest Services
Mesquite
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Arizona Strip Field Office

Overview

Lime Kiln Canyon is a very scenic gateway into the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument region. This route accesses a very remote region within the northern Grand Canyon region of the Arizona Strip. The trail offers multiple opportunities to camp, hike, and rock climb. You'll need a 4x4 to climb through the canyon and up to spectacular panoramic views of a vast desert region. There are towering cliffs, red rock formations, and mild offroad challenges. The trail leads down to CR101 Grand Parashant, where you can continue south to the Gold Butte region's rock formations or travel north to St. George, Utah. Either way, go prepared for a remote and genuinely memorable overland experience.

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53 Trail Photos
3 Trail Concerns
8 Community Reviews
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