Directions: Ten miles east of Kanab on Highway 89, turn north (left) on Johnson Canyon Road.
Distance from Kanab:
10 Miles (
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Ten miles east of Kanab on highway 89, beautiful Johnson Canyon stretches north into the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. From the mouth of the canyon at the highway, adventurous road riders can pedal some 20 miles along the two-lane rural road before the pavement ends.
Grades are gentle along this winding, pastoral route. The views are breathtaking as cliffs rise around you, and a wide range of birds—red-winged blackbirds, magpies, hawks, ducks, and more--can be seen along the way. Those with sharp eyes may discover a rock art panel (please enjoy the view from the shoulder as this is private property).
