Near Canyon Trail
View from the trail
Near Canyon Trail
Blue Hole Rock Bridge
Near Canyon Trail
Passages between sandstone rocks at Bear Cave Trail.

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Canyon Trail

3.3 (3 Ratings)
This is a Petit Jean State Park trail that is also known as Blue Hole as it passes near the Blue Hole Area.
1
mi
Distance
77
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.01mi
Distance
77ft
Elevation Gain
204ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
586ft
High Point
436ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail starts after crossing the bridge on the Cedar Falls Trail. Turning left (west) will lead you into the Cedar Creek Canyon. The trail follows Cedar Creek with many small falls and pools. Large boulders have fallen and partially blocked the creek's path in some places. This trail ends at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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