Upper Horse Canyon
Canyonlands National Park, Wayne County, UT
Out-and-back trail in Canyonlands National Park, Wayne County, UT. Hiking.
- Distance
- 14.9 mi (23.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 669 ft (204 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 10 min
- High point
- 5,036 ft (1,535 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Upper Horse Canyon
How long is Upper Horse Canyon?
Upper Horse Canyon is 14.9 mi (23.9 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 10 min. It climbs 669 ft (204 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,036 ft (1,535 m).
How hard is Upper Horse Canyon?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Upper Horse Canyon shaded?
No shade: full sun.
Can you bring a dog on Upper Horse Canyon?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on Upper Horse Canyon?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Upper 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 Upper Horse Canyon
- Horse Canyon Canyonlands National Park · Easy · 5.6 mi (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
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