Buckskin Gulch, Utah

Utah, UT 84741

Buckskin Gulch is the longest and deepest slot canyon in the Southwest, and although not one of the prettiest, it is exceptional in regards to its variety of terrain. With the narrows extending nearly 15 miles, some sections are less than 10 feet from side to side. Because of the depth of the canyon walls, the sun is rarely able to reach the bottom resulting in dark marked canyon walls, as well as swirls and curves worn by floods. Aside from the narrow slot canyons, there is another significant challenge Buckskin Gulch gives to its visitors. All year long, backpackers will come upon residual pools of water and mud. While the pools are normally no more than 3 feet deep

The Buckskin Gulch Trailhead is approximately 4.5 miles from Highway 89 on House Rock Valley Road. Buckskin Gulch is also often accessed as a hike from the Wire Pass Trailhead, 8.3 miles south of Highway 89 on House Rock Valley Road.