Belly of the Dragon

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

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Belly of the Dragon esta a ~60 min de Duck Creek Village Inn y encaja con viajeros que quieren man-made drainage tunnel—short, quirky walk under highway 89. 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).

Datos rapidos

Distancia	~60 min
Nivel	Tier2
Ideal para	Man-made drainage tunnel—short, quirky walk under Highway 89

Bueno saber

~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

Nota: 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.

Destacados

~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

Consejos

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.

Cuándo ir

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

Plan de estancia

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Por qué confiar en esta guía

El acceso a las cuevas, las carreteras forestales y el tiempo de entretiempo pueden cambiar más rápido de lo que mucha gente espera en Duck Creek. Usamos experiencia real de planificación de huéspedes, pero siempre recomendamos comprobar las fuentes oficiales de abajo antes de comprometer el trayecto.

Preguntas: Belly of the Dragon

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Que es 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).