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Buckhorn Trail #33037

Intermediate/Difficult
 3.8 (5)
  1. Areas
  2. UT
  3. …Southwestern Utah
  4. …Dixie National Forest
  5. Red Canyon
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“A steady climb to a scenic overlook of Red Rock Canyon. ”

Kristen Arendt
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0.9

Miles

1.5

KM

Point to Point

7,785' 2,373 m

High

7,291' 2,222 m

Low

495' 151 m

Up

16' 5 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

Starting from the Red Canyon Campground, the Buckhorn Trail climbs steadily through the scenic red rock terrain, taking hikers to a vantage point overlooking Red Canyon. At approximately 3/4 of a mile into the hike, the trail comes to a junction with the Golden Wall Trail #33095. Stay to the right to continue on the Buckhorn Trail to its endpoint.

Flora & Fauna

Ponderosa pine.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Dixie National Forest Office

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Kristen Arendt
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Trail Ratings

  3.8 from 5 votes

#6

in Red Canyon

#15634

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  3.8 from 5 votes
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Trail Rankings

#6

in Red Canyon

#570

in Utah

#15,634

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Jan 15, 2022 near Panguitch, UT
This is the top part of the Buckhorn Trail. While not for those with acrophobia, it is not very dangerous for adults and well-behaved children. Only 10-20 yards have an actual cliff on one side.
Jul 5, 2017 near Panguitch, UT

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