Cajon Canyon

Nature & parks
In San Bernardino, California
0.4 mi from Route 66

Cajon Canyon is a long valley in the northeast corner of the San Gabriel range near San Bernardino, CA, less than a mile off the old road. The valley finishes in a box canyon, and its Spanish name reflects that shape: cajón means box. Its original Spanish name was much longer and also honored San Gabriel. For Route 66 travelers, it is part of the rugged mountain country of San Bernardino County, a short detour from the highway.

What is Cajon Canyon?

The canyon is a long, narrow valley in San Bernardino County that closes off at its upper end with steep walls on three sides, the shape known as a box canyon.

Visiting Cajon Canyon: tips

This is a stop for people who enjoy mountain scenery; bring water and allow time. Monument Peak is about 3.6 miles away, Devil Canyon about 3.8 miles, and Sawpit Canyon about 6 miles, so several natural sights sit close together.

Practical info

Address: California 92407
On site & nearby

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Where to eat near Cajon Canyon

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Diner & restaurant
Mitla Cafe
San Bernardino, CA · 8.6 mi from Cajon Canyon
Family-run Mexican cafe on Mount Vernon Avenue, the old Route 66, open since 1937 and known for crisp tacos.
Diner & restaurant
Sycamore Inn
Rancho Cucamonga, CA · 14.6 mi from Cajon Canyon
A steakhouse in a 1920 inn on Foothill Boulevard, on a site that fed travelers long before Route 66 existed.
Diner & restaurant
Magic Lamp Inn
Rancho Cucamonga, CA · 14.8 mi from Cajon Canyon
A 1950s Route 66 steakhouse whose Aladdin's-lamp neon sign burns a real gas flame after dark.