Professor Creek
Professor Creek | ||
Professor Creek Falls |
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Water code | US : 1444653 | |
location | Grand County , Utah , USA | |
River system | Colorado River | |
Drain over | Colorado River → Gulf of California | |
source | in the Manti La Sal National Forest 38 ° 37 ′ 37 ″ N , 109 ° 16 ′ 25 ″ W |
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muzzle | in the Colorado River coordinates: 38 ° 43 ′ 15 " N , 109 ° 22 ′ 47" W 38 ° 43 ′ 15 " N , 109 ° 22 ′ 47" W.
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length | 9 km (5.5 miles according to GNIS) |
The Professor Creek is a stream in the US state of Utah , the 30 km northeast of Moab in the Colorado River flows. The stream has eaten up to 30 meters deep into the sandstone, while a 1.5 km long and very narrow canyon created that as Mary Jane Canyon is known. Because of its interesting rock structures, the canyon is a popular destination for hikers.