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Hoodoo formation rising from colorful badlands in Ha Ho No Geh Canyon

Ha Ho No Geh Canyon

Ha Ho No Geh Canyon sits just west of Coal Mine Canyon, and is even less visited and explored. Broad badland valleys, banded cliffs, and scattered hoodoos create a landscape defined by space, color, and quiet wandering. With no trails or viewpoints, you’re free to explore by feel, letting the terrain guide where you go.


Access is surprisingly straightforward, with easy dirt roads leading out toward the canyon. The drive itself is part of the experience—you’re moving through open desert with Coal Mine Canyon on one side and Ha Ho No Geh on the other, both unfolding dramatically without signage or structure.


From a few informal pull-offs along the road, you can walk out toward the canyon’s edge and begin exploring. There’s no defined route—just open terrain, branching ravines, and layered hills shifting through soft grays, yellows, reds, and purples. Most of the best views are along the rim, where the scale of the landscape becomes clear.


What makes this place stand out is how untouched it feels. There are no worn paths or obvious routes, and very little evidence of foot traffic. Movement here is deliberate—you’ll find yourself paying close attention to footing and terrain, choosing your way carefully along edges and into the formations.

Colorful off-trail badland canyon with wide views, hoodoos, and careful footing.
Awe Rating (1-5):
4.5
Length:
< 5 miles
Difficulty:
Moderate
Trail Type:
Open Exploration
Time Needed:
2-3 hours
Highlights:
Big Views, Photography, Adventure
Landscape:
Canyon, Badlands
Solitude Potential: 
High
Trailhead Access:
Dirt Road
Special Considerations, Best Season to Hike:
Off-trail terrain with loose footing. Best in cooler months or mild weather; avoid extreme heat, wet conditions and high winds.
Things to Know
  • A Hopi guide is required to visit Ha Ho No Geh Canyon; they typically meet you nearby and accompany you in your vehicle, while still giving you space to explore

  • There are no trails or designated viewpoints—you are navigating open terrain

  • Footing can be loose and unstable, especially near edges—move carefully and deliberately

  • Access roads are generally easy in dry conditions; most passenger vehicles are fine, though higher clearance is helpful

  • While Ha Ho No Geh Canyon sits right next to Coal Mine Canyon, they are on different reservations:Ha Ho No Geh Canyon → Hopi permit/guide required
    Coal Mine Canyon → Navajo permit required for camping and access

  • If you plan to camp at Coal Mine Canyon, you must obtain a Navajo permit in advance

More to Explore

This area pairs naturally with Coal Mine Canyon, just minutes away. Camping at Coal Mine and exploring both canyons at sunset and sunrise makes for an especially memorable experience.

You can also explore other guided destinations on the Hopi Reservation, including Blue Canyon, known for its striking hoodoos and colorful formations.

Scenes Along the Trail

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Photography by Laurel Abdelnour

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