Hurricane Wash

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5.9 mile 9.4 kilometer point to point
Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 85' 26 m
Descent: -492' -150 m
High: 4,554' 1,388 m
Low: 4,147' 1,264 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 2% (1°)
Max Grade: 7% (4°)

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“Journey from Hole-In-The-Rock Road through the towering walls of Hurricane Wash.”

— Dan Broman

Features Cave · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall

Overnight permits are required. Self-register at the trailhead. Campfires are prohibited.

Description

The trailhead is located 33 miles down Hole-In-The-Rock Road from the kiosk. Self-register at the trailhead for overnight use. The trail descends into Hurricane Gulch, where it meanders along the sandy wash bottom amidst towering sandstone cliffs until reaching the junction with Coyote Gulch.

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Land Manager: BLM Utah - Kanab Field Office

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May 14, 2019

Haley Lane

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Alexandra Feldner

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Mar 30, 2017

Brayden Wuebbel

two night backpacking. went all the way to escalante river via hurricane wash. perfect weather although a bit windy at night. 27mi

Trail Ratings

4.1 from 7 votes

#3

in Escalante Canyons

#6233

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4.1 from 7 votes

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#3

in Escalante Canyons

#279

in Utah

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Beginning of Hurricane Wash Trail.

Beginning of Hurricane Wash Trail.

Steep walls follow you through Hurricane Wash.

Steep walls follow you through Hurricane Wash.

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