The Middle Route offers a short, no-nonsense approach to the lower reaches of Buckskin Gulch. Altitude was not an issue on the down portion but very rocky in some sections. Wire Pass is the most common access, as Buckskin Gulch Trailhead adds an additional 3 miles of less-stunning hiking. Once you turn onto House Valley Rock Road, take it south for about 8.5 miles. Fun hike for families! Mile 3.0: The start of the “Dive of the Buckskin”. Then you come to a point where you have to go right or left…we went left and walked into Buckskin Gulch (more narrow shaded canyons which was easy enough, except the sandy floor is a loose, which make it a little more difficult to walk). Wire Pass Trailhead to Lee’s Ferry Trailhead (3-5 days) This options is the longest and most challenging of our suggested itineraries, but also quite rewarding. White House Trailhead to Wire Pass Trailhead Shuttle. The large boulder blocking the trail is slightly awkward to get around to access the ladder. All-in 6 hours with breaks. I am embarrassed to say I actually cried both coming and going in that one tough to navigate area, but got through it with some help from kind strangers. (Mile 1.5 from Wire Pass Trailhead) Take House Rock Valley Road 8 miles south off of the 89 to Wire Pass Trailhead. more, Recommended experiences in and around Kanab. Better start from the early morning as the light will give you the best views. Hike in a stunning slot canyon with many unique features. Drink more water and bring layers. After rounding the west side of a high knob, begin climbing to a high point of 7300 feet before heading down to Buckskin Lake, 3.1 miles from Silver Pass. Very challenging but not unattainable! About halfway through the canyon, the steep and obscure Middle Route is the only access in addition to the official trailheads. Very worthwhile... chance to see a slot canyon, Wire Pass Trailhead and Buckskin Gulch Trailhead in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah us about a 1 hour drive from Page, AZ At first, this is an easy 1.7 mile walk to see a very cool slot canyon and other beautiful rock formations and petroglyphs. Lots of water and snacks. It is faintly marked with rock cairns on the right side of the trail. Buckskin Gulch has two main entrance points – the Buckskin Gulch Trailhead and Wire Pass Trailhead. The Wire Pass trailhead is 8.3 miles from the highway junction. It can get to 36F in the early morning and was chilly at night. If you have an entire day to spend the hike from Wire Pass Trailhead down to … Note: there are multiple trailheads that provide access to Buckskin Gulch. We found the very different petroglyphs too! Amazing scenery at every turn. Wirepass to the Whitehouse Trailhead - Buckskin Gulch is an exceptionally long and spectacular slot canyon that lures hikers into the relatively new and adrenaline pumping pursuit of canyoneering.Touted as the "longest slot canyon in the world", Buckskin Gulch is … Buckskin Gulch Trailhead is 4.5 miles down the road; Wire Pass Trailhead, 8.4 miles. Within another half mile the Wire Pass trail intersects with the Buckskin Gulch trailhead and widens up significantly. The hike was rugged- lots of rocky terrain throughout, but not muddy and definitely doable, with no snow yet this time of year (sept 19th). Continue for another 4 miles to the Wire Pass Trailhead. You do need at least a mini SUV (or even better 4x4 drive) to reach the Wire Pass TH. The trailhead starts at a parking lot about seven miles down a dirt road off Route 87 (that also services the Wave which requires a permit) and follows a pretty obvious sandy trail. You can. Buckskin Pass - 9.2 Miles Round-Trip Buckskin Pass (12,462') is located 4.6 miles from Maroon Lake in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. You have to climb about 100 feet and then a steep decent on the other side. For backpackers hiking through Paria Canyon to Lees Ferry, or out to White House Trailhead, this route shaves about one hiking day off the trip, yet still leaves 5.5 miles of Buckskin … The trailhead is about 46 miles from Kanab, with the last 8 miles down a graded dirt road. We were the only ones on this trail for a good 45 mins before we saw someone else. We were a group of college aged girls of moderate fitness from the Midwest (not acclimated). There's not a ton of Aspen trees up here honestly. Fantastic trail. Took our lunch and sat under a shaded over hang. That’s what we did and I will tell you it was a little bit treacherous for an out of shape 57-year-old woman who has lousy balance and footing. It’s gorgeous. Buckskin Pass is a 13.2 kilometer moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Aspen, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. For any hike from Wire Pass Trailhead through the Buckskin Gulch to White House Trailhead, you would leave your car at White House Trailhead and we would pick you up there at a pre-arranged time and drop you at Wire Pass Trailhead. This is where you can also pick up and pay for a day hike permit. It’s based off of the honor system but c’mon, $6 is hardly anything. So worth it. It's one of nine passes over 12,000' in the wilderness, and arguably easiest to reach. Ascent of the last mile is quite tough and be prepared. Buckskin spans a divisive ridge between Minnehaha Gulch (east) and the Snowmass Creek drainage (west). Little Annie and Richmond Hill OHV Road Loop, Conundrum Creek Trail to Conundrum Hot Springs, Crater Lake and Maroon Creek to East Fork, Ditch Trail, Government Trail, and Campground Connector. The trailhead can also be reached from Highway 89A, … While we began at the Wire Pass Trailhead, this out-and-back may be done in either direction. Buckskin Gulch . Ignore the off trail notice. (Photo: Jared Hargrave – UtahOutside.com) There are several ways to navigate through Buckskin Gulch , but the way I did it (and the most common way) is a 21-mile overnight trip from the Wire Pass trailhead to the White House trailhead. Buckskin Gulch 11.8 miles each way – from wire pass to its Southernmost point • APPROX. Absolutely incredible hike the whole way through!!! This isn't super difficult, and the hardest part in my eyes are the rocks on the trail from Maroon Lake to Crater Lake. Wire Pass T’s into Buckskin Gulch 1.7 miles from the trailhead. Latitude/Longitude: 37.0190944, -67.9748111 Amazing views from every corner and a clear picture of the bells from the pass. We hiked in 5 miles before turning around without needing to wade through any water deeper than 8 inches. Buckskin Pass - 9.2 Miles Round-Trip Buckskin Pass (12,462') is located 4.6 miles from Maroon Lake in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Very well marked, spent 30m on the pass and was down by 4pm (last shuttle was 5). There was a ton of snow from the storm earlier this week. Once you find your way to the other side of that initial slot canyon, the walk is very pleasant and you will continue through a beautiful slot canyon...when it opens up, you will see some petroglyphs on the right. Bundle up! Awesome trail!! 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Between Maroon Lake and Crater Lake was a different story in the afternoon, a lot of hikers headed up to Crater. Buckskin Gulch is supposedly the longest slot canyon in the world. It is a well-maintained dirt road. Exercise caution along this section of trail. Price = $100. There’s a large parking area and you surely can’t miss it. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/buckskin-pass-trail A longer option is to hike down Paria Canyon and finish at Lees Ferry, but this is a multi-day endeavor. Distance from Trailhead: 3.4 miles (round trip) Ending/Highest Elevation: 10,076-ft. Elevation Gain: 496-ft. Few trails can surpass the stunning views from the start of the Buckskin Pass hike at the foot of Maroon Lake. The only place to camp inside Buckskin Gulch is at the confluence with Paria Canyon (and by permit-only). This is not to be confused with the Buckskin Trailhead, which follows a wash for several miles before intersecting with Wire Pass Trail and then the confluence with the Paria River. There's a huge parking lot (60-80 cars could probably fit there). The next morning we headed over to the start of our route, Wire Pass. Buckskin Gulch is a permited area that requires a payment of $6 per person. From here, the trail becomes difficult for stock and is primitive as it continues to climb, traversing the west side of Buckskin Ridge. To get to Wire Pass, continue on past the Buckskin Trailhead for another 4 miles or so. Buckskin Gulch. Sunscreen as you are exposed at least 50% of the time. Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch. Hard trail, full of rocks, spree, and steep inclines but it was awesome. Starting at the Wire Pass Trailhead gives you a shorter, more scenic start to Buckskin Gulch. Didn’t make it to the pass because we started too late, but climbing up and seeing the views was still worth it! It's cold before 9am but quickly gets hot. Start: Wire Pass Trailhead. I don't think I can't do it sooner for it's the 4th day's hiking for me. It's one of nine passes over 12,000' in the wilderness, and arguably easiest to reach. The peak color is coming. Good conditions. This is a great trail to gain a fairly high elevation pass, without having to hike a lot of miles. We waited until our 60's and could only explore a couple of miles. There are other places close by that have way more groves than here. Fill out both sides. is fine for humans but our dogs wouldn't get close, they put on the brakes. Thick layer or jacket is not necessary. Saw some lizards & the rock formations are more of a white color where we were. All in all, it was a good workout and worthwhile particularly with the recent closing of the famous Antelope Canyon in Navajo Nation closed to the public due to Covid. Crater Lake bone dry, wasn't expecting that. Wire Pass Trailhead offers the most direct access for a day hike. Trailhead: (Wire Pass) 8.5 miles down House Rock Valley Road Rating (1-5): ★★★★★ Buckskin Gulch is the longest and deepest slot canyon in the Southwest, and while others are narrower, prettier or more challenging to explore, the length and variety of the terrain in the gulch make it the best overall. The HUGE rock at the end of the trail was AMAZING! From Florida and our group aged from 25-63 years old. Mile 4.2 – Confluence of Wire Pass and main Buckskin Gulch. You … It's the most popular starting point for Buckskin Gulch. After the third the hike opens into a … https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/buckskin-pass--2 Great hike! Definitely a workout getting up to the top. turn around and go back at that point. Is this a must-do if you are traveling with a, Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Would you recommend this place or activity to a friend looking for an, Are the prices for this place or activity, Is this a romantic place or activity that you would suggest for, 1775 E. Silver Creek Ct. U.S. Hwy 89, Kanab, UT, The road to the trailhead was totally doable when we visited in December (cars, trucks, motorhomes). This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. layers. My wife and I did this hike back on Oct. 5th. The ladder. An early departure, and traveling with 14 people or less, lets you maximize your time at each site and increases your chances of getting photos that are uninterrupted by crowds of other tourists. The Wire Pass Trailhead is usually chosen as the starting point rather than the actual Buckskin Gulch trailhead. Do this before your knees crap out and you can really explore. 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