Muley Point

4.9/5 (13 reviews)
Muley Point is a dramatic vista that offers unparalleled views of the San Juan River Valley and its iconic Gooseneck formations. Sitting 2000 feet above the San Juan and 1000 feet above John's Canyon Trail, there is much to see in almost any direction. Even the monoliths of Monument Valley Tribal Pa...Read More
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Highlights of Muley Point

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Camping Category IconCamping
Desert Category IconDesert
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Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Sand Category IconSand
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
6467 ft
Shape of Trail
Out & Back
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
South
Official Trail Name
BLM Muley Point Rd.
Nearest Town
Mexican Hat
Nearest Services
Mexican Hat
Management Agency
Bureau of Land Management
District
Monticello Field Office

Overview

Muley Point is a dramatic vista that offers unparalleled views of the San Juan River Valley and its iconic Gooseneck formations. Sitting 2000 feet above the San Juan and 1000 feet above John's Canyon Trail, there is much to see in almost any direction. Even the monoliths of Monument Valley Tribal Park are seen in the distance to the south. Watch out for the edge! There are no railings to keep kids and pets back.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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4 Waypoints
14 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
13 Community Reviews
1 Video
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