Longest and deepest slot canyon in the Southwestern United States (and possibly the longest in the world) at over 13 miles (21 km) long making it a major attraction for hikers and canyoneers
General Information
Length:
(to the Paria confluence) 13.5 miles from Wire Pass, 16.5 miles from Buckskin, 6.8 miles from Middle
Elevation Gain:
520 feet
Hours:
24/7
Fees:
A fee is required for all visits. Day use is $6 per person, camping an additional $5 per person
Pet Policy:
Pets allowed
Seasons:
Late spring to fall, though not for several days after recent rains
Closest cities with hotels:
Page, AZ, 43 miles
Trailhead (Wire Pass Trailhead):
Website:
Overview
Buckskin Gulch is thought to be the longest slot canyon in the U.S. and one of the deepest, about 20 miles long, part of the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness on the Utah-Arizona border, roughly halfway between Kanab and Page. The walls are narrow and up to 500 feet high, and there is no escape from a flash flood, so check the forecast. It can be a long day hike from Wire Pass or a multi-day trip with Paria Canyon.
Access
- Buckskin Trailhead: about 4.5 miles south of US-89 on House Rock Valley Road, for the full canyon
- Wire Pass Trailhead: about 8 miles south of US-89, a shorter and easier entrance
- White House Trailhead: for the Paria Canyon end
- Permits: required for both day hiking and overnight backpacking in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness; day permits can be bought at the trailhead or online
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Buckskin Gulch", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
