San Juan Hill

Locale

Comb Ridge

Time

Half Day

Fee

None

Locale

Comb Ridge

Fee

None

Time

Half Day

Hiking

Climb the steep San Juan Hill to relive the historic Hole-in-the-Rock expedition of 1879-1880. From the top of this section of Comb Ridge, enjoy scenic views of the San Juan River and a historic inscription. There are no facilities or water available at San Juan Hill.

Special Considerations

If accessing this hike by the road, a high clearance 4WD vehicle is required. There are numerous wash crossings, beware of quicksand. The road changes regularly due to flooding.

Tips For Visiting Here with Respect

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Don’t Touch Rock Art or Make Your Own
Vandalism of petroglyphs and pictographs erases stories of ancient people.
Avoid Building Cairns
Cairns can increase impacts on sensitive sites and are frequently constructed with artifacts like grinding, construction or shrine stones.
Use Rubber Tipped Hiking Poles
A rubber tip prevents your hiking pole from scratching and scarring subtle rock art on the ground surface.

Maps & Directions

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Vehicle Access: With a high clearance vehicle or OHV, travel west from Bluff along Hwy 191 and continue onto Hwy 163 for a total of 7.5 miles. Turn left at the bottom of the hill onto Comb Wash Road (SJC RD 235). Travel for 4.8 miles along a 4WD road to parking.