Tuff Canyon
A small, pale canyon cut into volcanic tuff by flowing water. There are viewing platforms, and you can also walk down to the canyon floor.
Tuff Canyon lies along the southern section of the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive. It was carved from white volcanic tuff by seasonal floods, and its steep walls have soft colors. Several roadside viewing platforms overlook the canyon. A short trail leads down to the dry canyon floor, about 1 km round trip. There is a risk of flash floods during the rainy season, so do not enter the canyon floor when it is raining. It is a good stop on the way to Santa Elena Canyon.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive
- Castolon Historic District
- Mule Ears Overlook
- Santa Elena Canyon
- Sotol Vista Overlook
- Window Trail
- Emory Peak
- Terlingua Ghost Town