Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Slickhorn Canyon drains the west edge of Cedar Mesa toward the San Juan River in Bears Ears National Monument. Multiple forks offer multi-day canyon hiking over boulders, pour-offs, and talus. Day-use fees and overnight permits are required year-round; pets are prohibited in the canyon.
Cultural sites and artifacts are protected by federal law (ARPA/NHPA) — stay on established routes, touch and remove nothing, and follow the managing agency's and the affiliated tribe's guidance on access.