Near Wild Horse Canyon
Near Wild Horse Canyon
Near Wild Horse Canyon
Near Wild Horse Canyon
Near Wild Horse Canyon

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Wild Horse Canyon

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7.8
mi
Distance
467
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.75mi
Distance
467ft
Elevation Gain
467ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
5,549ft
High Point
5,202ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Wildhorse Canyon is the first canyon south of Temple Mountain road. After passing Goblin Valley road and driving through the Swell, Behind-the-Reef Road (also known as Chute Canyon Road) is on the left. Travel this dirt, primitive, road for about 1.6 miles to the marked trailhead. You can park at the signage however, it is possible to drive an additional mile and if careful, a passenger car could make the trips but is not recommended.After 1 mile along the road which uses the wash occasionally, the canyon begins to narrow but not much. Wildhorse canyon does not have much in the way of slots and any obstacle is easily passed on the right. Still some very interesting features, with the most interesting section near the end. Here, the canyon narrows a bit more but is relatively shallow. The swirling sandstone in this section is excellent. Turn back to return the way you came when you reach Temple Mountain Wash, or when you see the red sand embankment on the other side of the wash.

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Contributors
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