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Horseshoe Canyon - Western Access

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  2. UT
  3. …Southeastern Utah
  4. …Canyonlands National Park
  5. Horseshoe Canyon
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“The typical descent from the western entrance. ”

Russell Hobart
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3.6

Miles

5.9

KM

Point to Point

5,325' 1,623 m

High

4,702' 1,433 m

Low

196' 60 m

Up

644' 196 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

28%

Max Grade (15°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Cave · River/Creek · Views

Need to Know

Bring water and sun protection.

Description

From the parking lot follow the obvious trail past the information booth. The trail slowly descends, weaving it's way from one wash to another. Along the way you come across several nice views of the canyon. Shortly after passing through a gate, you make your way into the river basin and connect up with the main trail.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Canyonlands

Shared By:

Russell Hobart with improvements by Dave Wallace
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#1

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#437

in Utah

#12,439

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Photos

"Great Gallery" Holy Ghost Panel
Jul 29, 2015 near Moab, UT
The "Great Gallery"
Jul 29, 2015 near Moab, UT
Sentinels.
Jul 29, 2015 near Moab, UT
Morning light on the cottonwoods.
Nov 5, 2018 near Moab, UT
Looking down into Horseshoe Canyon
Nov 5, 2018 near Moab, UT
Dinosaur tracks!
Jul 29, 2015 near Moab, UT

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