Event
Horseshoe Canyon Guided Walk
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.473857, -110.200395
Hike begins at the Horseshoe Canyon Trailhead.
Repeating Event
Days:
Every week on Saturday
Dates:
February 22, 2024 to June 01, 2024
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
4 hours
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Hike
Walk
Description
Visitors are welcome to meet with a ranger at 9:00 am at the Horseshoe Canyon trailhead on Saturdays this Spring for a four-hour guided hike into Horseshoe Canyon. The hike includes stops at four major pictograph panels, including the Great Gallery, where the hike concludes. Visitors return to the trailhead on their own.
The hike is considered strenuous, with a 630' descent and ascent, long stretches of walking in loose sand, and limited shade. Please bring four liters/quarts of water per person, snacks/lunch, appropriate shoes for hiking over rough terrain in the desert, and sunscreen/sun-protective clothing.
More info:
- The hike to the Great Gallery is seven miles (11.2 km) roundtrip, requiring five hours or more.
- A steep descent of 780 feet (237 m) at the beginning means a steep climb back up at the end of your hike.
- Pets are prohibited on the trail or below the rim of Horseshoe Canyon.
- Group size is limited to 20 people. Larger groups must arrange in advance to go with a ranger or split into smaller groups.
- Bring your own drinking water. We recommend one gallon (4 L) per person. There is no water above the canyon rim, and water sources are unreliable within the canyon.