Belly of the Dragon

Man-made drainage tunnel—short, quirky walk under Highway 89

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Belly of the Dragon liegt ~60 min vom Duck Creek Village Inn entfernt und passt zu Reisenden, die man-made drainage tunnel—short, quirky walk under highway 89 moechten. The Belly of the Dragon is a man-made drainage culvert under Highway 89, about 1 mile south of Mount Carmel Junction (or about 16 miles north of Kanab).

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Entfernung	~60 min
Stufe	Tier2
Am besten fuer	Man-made drainage tunnel—short, quirky walk under Highway 89

Gut zu wissen

~100 yards through the tunnel; 1–2 minutes to walk
Free; no fee or permit
Optional longer hike: continue up the wash ~4 miles to a slot canyon

Note: Do not enter during or before rain—flash flood risk. Scramble entry may be difficult for some visitors.

The Belly of the Dragon is a man-made drainage culvert under Highway 89, about 1 mile south of Mount Carmel Junction (or about 16 miles north of Kanab). Water flowing through it has eroded the sandstone walls into rippled, cave-like patterns, so it feels like walking through a short tunnel cave. The walk through the tunnel is only about 100 yards and takes a minute or two; it never gets fully dark because light comes from both ends. Getting in requires a small scramble down a concrete wall or slick rock—sturdy shoes and care are recommended.

Highlights

~100 yards through the tunnel; 1–2 minutes to walk
Free; no fee or permit
Optional longer hike: continue up the wash ~4 miles to a slot canyon
Parking via Barracks Road near mile marker 90

Tipps

Do not enter if rain is forecast—flash floods are a serious hazard in this drainage. The scramble in and out can be tricky; younger children may need assistance. Once inside, the path is easy when dry. Dogs allowed.

Beste Reisezeit

Accessible year-round when the road is passable. Avoid during or after rain due to flash flood risk.

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Fragen: Belly of the Dragon

Cave basics, driving distance, and what to know before you go.

Was ist Belly of the Dragon?

The Belly of the Dragon is a man-made drainage culvert under Highway 89, about 1 mile south of Mount Carmel Junction (or about 16 miles north of Kanab).

Wie weit ist Belly of the Dragon vom Duck Creek Village Inn entfernt?

Belly of the Dragon liegt laut aktuellem Hoehlen-Guide etwa ~60 min vom Duck Creek Village Inn entfernt.

Was sollte ich vor einem Besuch von Belly of the Dragon wissen?

Do not enter during or before rain—flash flood risk. Scramble entry may be difficult for some visitors.

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