There is no limit on the total number of people for day-use but the maximum group size for people that are affiliated is 10. Then you come to a point where you have to go right or left…we went left and walked into Buckskin Gulch (more narrow shaded canyons which was easy enough, except the sandy floor is a loose, which make it a little more difficult to walk). House Rock Valley Road to Buckskin Gulch Trailhead and Wire Pass Trailhead is rather rough. Skip the hassle of driving yourself or waiting on other tourists on a bus tour and instead book a small-group tour to either Lower Antelope Canyon or Antelope Canyon X (depending on option selected) and Horseshoe Bend. Bundle up! It's cold before 9am but quickly gets hot. The trailhead is about 46 miles from Kanab, with the last 8 miles down a graded dirt road. (Mile 1.5 from Wire Pass Trailhead) The next morning we headed over to the start of our route, Wire Pass. Very well marked, spent 30m on the pass and was down by 4pm (last shuttle was 5). The large boulder blocking the trail is slightly awkward to get around to access the ladder. Good conditions. Is this a must-do if you are traveling with a, Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Would you recommend this place or activity to a friend looking for an, Are the prices for this place or activity, Is this a romantic place or activity that you would suggest for, 1775 E. Silver Creek Ct. U.S. Hwy 89, Kanab, UT, The road to the trailhead was totally doable when we visited in December (cars, trucks, motorhomes). This is where you can also pick up and pay for a day hike permit. Hike in a stunning slot canyon with many unique features. The trailhead can also be reached from Highway 89A, … The final switchbacks seem daunting but 100% worth it. We saw a bull moose chilling in the first lake. 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Within another half mile the Wire Pass trail intersects with the Buckskin Gulch trailhead and widens up significantly. The Wire Pass Trailhead is usually chosen as the starting point rather than the actual Buckskin Gulch trailhead. Buckskin Gulch is supposedly the longest slot canyon in the world. Absolutely incredible hike the whole way through!!! For backpackers hiking through Paria Canyon to Lees Ferry, or out to White House Trailhead, this route shaves about one hiking day off the trip, yet still leaves 5.5 miles of Buckskin … This trip should take 3-5 days one way. Sunscreen as you are exposed at least 50% of the time. Once you turn onto House Valley Rock Road, take it south for about 8.5 miles. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until September. Note: there are multiple trailheads that provide access to Buckskin Gulch. There are some petroglyphs on the south walls of the canyon at this point. Exercise caution along this section of trail. It’s gorgeous. Trailhead: (Wire Pass) 8.5 miles down House Rock Valley Road Rating (1-5): ★★★★★ Buckskin Gulch is the longest and deepest slot canyon in the Southwest, and while others are narrower, prettier or more challenging to explore, the length and variety of the terrain in the gulch make it the best overall. Crater Lake bone dry, wasn't expecting that. Started from Maroon Lake at around 10am and got to Crater “Lake” (it was dried up, knew this from other reviews though) around 11am. It took me seven and half hours to finish the trail with plenty of stops to take pictures and rest. We found the very different petroglyphs too! Saw a couple of Blue Grouse and that was about it for wildlife. We were a group of college aged girls of moderate fitness from the Midwest (not acclimated). Mile 4.2 – Confluence of Wire Pass and main Buckskin Gulch. Take House Rock Valley Road 8 miles south off of the 89 to Wire Pass Trailhead. Latitude/Longitude: 37.0190944, -67.9748111 That’s what we did and I will tell you it was a little bit treacherous for an out of shape 57-year-old woman who has lousy balance and footing. The trailhead starts at a parking lot about seven miles down a dirt road off Route 87 (that also services the Wave which requires a permit) and follows a pretty obvious sandy trail. There's a huge parking lot (60-80 cars could probably fit there). I wouldn't. Turning right here goes into the main and most impressive section of Buckskin Gulch. It can get to 36F in the early morning and was chilly at night. Wire Pass Trail is located in the Kanab area of Southern Utah. After that the views open up, only 1 short area under tree cover. A MUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It shaves off 2.8-miles of what is inevitably a very long day. The HUGE rock at the end of the trail was AMAZING! Panoramic views of maroon peak and surrounding mountains on the whole way up. 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