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.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, May 24, 2025
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 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 780' 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:
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The hike to the Great Gallery is seven miles (11.2 km) roundtrip, requiring five hours or more.
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A steep descent of 780 feet (237 m) at the beginning means a steep climb back up at the end of the 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.
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Bring your own drinking water. We recommend one gallon (4 L) per person. There is no water at the trailhead, and water sources are unreliable within the canyon.
A map of the trailhead location can be found at: Horseshoe Canyon (nps.gov)
Please call the Hans Flat Ranger Station (435-719-2218) for further information or current road conditions.