Horse Canyon
Canyonlands National Park, Wayne County, UT
Out-and-back trail in Canyonlands National Park, Wayne County, UT. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 5.6 mi (9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 194 ft (59 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 55 min
- High point
- 4,528 ft (1,380 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Horse Canyon
How long is Horse Canyon?
Horse Canyon is 5.6 mi (9 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 55 min. It climbs 194 ft (59 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,528 ft (1,380 m).
How hard is Horse Canyon?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Horse Canyon shaded?
No shade: full sun.
Can you bring a dog on Horse Canyon?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Horse Canyon?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Horse Canyon?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Horse Canyon
- Upper Horse Canyon Canyonlands National Park · Hard · 14.9 mi (23.9 km)
- South Fork Horse Canyon Route Canyonlands National Park · Hard · 12 mi (19.3 km)
- Harvest Scene Route Canyonlands National Park · Moderate · 4.5 mi (7.2 km)
- South Fork Canyonlands National Park · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Pictograph Fork Route Canyonlands National Park · Moderate · 3.8 mi (6.1 km)
- Petes Mesa Ridge Route Canyonlands National Park · Hard · 8.1 mi (13.1 km)
- Maze Overlook Route Canyonlands National Park · Moderate · 2 mi (3.2 km)
- Upper South Fork Canyonlands National Park · Hard · 11.4 mi (18.4 km)
More hikes in Canyonlands National Park
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap