Trail Overview

Recapture Canyon in the Blanding/Monticello, Utah area is a scenic rocky canyon that borders the Abajo Mountains to the north, Recapture Reservoir and Blanding, Utah to the south. Abajo Mountain is a twin peak that dominates the landscape at over 11k feet on both peaks and frequently has snow until well after Memorial Day. This trail is part of the canyon rim trail system and follows the canyon top until descending at the southern terminus just before Recapture Reservoir. Numerous expansive views of the Abajos and the Recapture Canyon, numerous side spurs along this trail, and great stopping points at the canyon edge.

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Difficulty

The trail can be extremely slippery after precipitation. The trail was mapped the day after a rain, and 4WD was necessary in several uphill spots as a result. During dry weather, this issue would be minimized.

History

Further south in Recapture Canyon, to the east of Blanding, lie numerous Pueblo Indian structures. This area is now off limits to OHVs but is regarded as an incredible hike that some compare to Mesa Verde. Historically, it's been dated back to the 1100s.

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