The Belly of the Dragon was originally dug as a drainage tunnel under Highway 89 to allow rainwater to pass underneath the road rather than wash over it. Over the years, periodic flooding has shaped the tunnel, creating the rippling effect you see today.
Jan 16, 2024
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History. Belly of the Dragon is a cave-like tunnel that is actually man-made! It was originally created to divert water under HWY89, but over time, drainage ...
Feb 19, 2024 · The Belly of the Dragon may be the easiest hike in Kanab, Utah. This beautiful cave is a popular photo spot outside of Kanab, Utah for a reason!
Mar 13, 2024 · Belly of the Dragon is one of the unique hikes near Kanab in southern Utah. It is actually an old drainage tunnel that runs under Hwy 89.
The cave-like tunnel/Belly of the Dragon was originally created as a water culvert under HWY89.
The Belly of the Dragon is quite the adventurous, scenic, little hike. The tunnel goes under Highway 89 and is used a as a drainage for the upper canyons.
The Belly of the Dragon runs almost a 100 yards under the road. It was carved in the rock under Highway-89 to allow for drainage from the mountainous side to ...
Jul 7, 2021 · The Belly of the Dragon is a short but interesting-looking drainage tunnel that goes under ...
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Jun 29, 2022 · Located between Orderville and Kanab, it was carved to serve as a drainage below Highway 89. Years of rainfall have carved the tunnel's ...
The Belly of the Dragon is a man-made drainage tunnel. However, over time, the flow of water has carved the sandstone walls into a wrinkling tunnel that ...
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