Medano Canyon
The canyon lies below the summit of Medano Pass and is where the road begins to ascend.
Plan Around Medano Canyon
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Medano Canyon Details
Explore Medano Canyon by driving the Medano Pass Road. The road begins to ascend beginning in the canyon, where soft sand and muddy ruts can become abundant.
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