Last Chance Canyon

Located in the El Paso Mountains, Last Chance Canyon extends from Black Mountain on the north to the town of Saltdale at the south. The area is significant because of the large number and diversity of archaeological sites. These sites include villages, temporary camps, rock art sites, lithic scatters, milling stations, quarries, cremations, and rock shelters. The area also contains numerous historic sites.Last Chance Canyon is a very colorful, scenic region resulting from a mixture of differing sediments and volcanic rock strata. The strata has been exposed through uplifting along the El Paso fault which created the El Paso Range. There are several interesting 4-wheel drive routes available for both challenge and recreational sightseeing.