Near Bell Canyon Trail
Cool canyon walls.
Near Bell Canyon Trail
Narrow slickrock section of Bell's Canyon.
Near Bell Canyon Trail
Narrows of Bell Canyon
Near Bell Canyon Trail
Kayenta Sandstone underneath the Navajo Sandstone
Near Bell Canyon Trail
This Navajo Sandstone formation almost looks like a foot with toes

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Bell Canyon Trail

4.0 (4 Ratings)
A dramatic trail following sculpted canyon walls.
1.8
mi
Distance
509
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Dogs Allowed

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.83mi
Distance
509ft
Elevation Gain
217ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
5,307ft
High Point
5,013ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
For about 2.5 miles, you'll hike through Bell Canyon. There is only one way to go once you're in the canyon, and you really can't get lost since there will be walls, sometimes hundreds of feet high on either side of you. As you make your way through Bell Canyon, you'll encounter some short rock scrambles up, nothing too high, at most 10-15 ft. at the highest. Take your time as you wind your way through the beautiful, sculpted sandstone walls. Carved over millennia by wind and water, these features are fairly unique to the area. Enjoy! Little kids and older adults will do fine. Dogs will need assistance. Stagnant pools of cold brown water may be present in a few spots, but it is mainly a dry canyon. This trail is generally connected with the Little Wildhorse Canyon Trail to create a loop hike, and the journey is quite popular. You'll most likely meet others on the trail, so please be courteous to your fellow trail users. Because the canyon is dry, you'll want to bring plenty of water for the trip.

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