Hog Canyon-BLMHC2

Total Miles
1.1

Elevation

1,782.80 ft

Duration

2 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

Hog Canyon BLMHC2 starts at the intersection with Hog Canyon Road. It is a sand and dirt trail that leads to the Kanab overlook and radio towers. The road is considered easy on the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation trail map due to areas of deep sand. Hog Canyon BLMHC2 ends at the Kanab overlook and is an out-and-back trail. The Hog Canyon OHV Trail System is a network of technical motorized trails north of Kanab, UT offering OHV enthusiasts roughly 30 miles of trails through spectacular terrain ranging from easy sand to extreme rock crawling. The Hog Canyon OHV trails navigate steep inclines, rocky surfaces, narrow passages, and deep sand and are suitable for four-wheel-drive vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, and other off-highway vehicles. They are not recommended for street or two-wheel-drive vehicles. Hiking, biking, and equestrian use of the trails are allowed, and motorized users should exercise situational awareness as users may not expect to encounter other user groups. The trail system is primarily accessed by trailheads located on its eastern and western entrances. The western trailhead includes a staging area and an informational kiosk. The eastern trailhead includes an informational kiosk but no other amenities. Riders arriving from the east generally stage vehicles at the Crocodile Staging Area.

Photos of Hog Canyon-BLMHC2

Hog Canyon-BLMHC2
Hog Canyon-BLMHC2

Difficulty

Trail consisting of loose rocks, dirt, and sand with some slickrock surfaces, mud holes possible, no steps higher than 12". 4WD is required, and aggressive tires are a plus.

Technical Rating

3

Access Description

To the western trailhead from the Kanab Visitor Center (BLM) in Kanab, UT, turn right onto Highway 89. Take Highway 89 through Kanab and continue north. After 3.8 miles, turn right onto BLMHC1. Continue along the BLM access road which transits the private land and up the hill to the Hog Canyon OHV Trail System western kiosk and staging area. To the eastern kiosk from the Kanab Visitor Center (BLM) in Kanab, UT, travel east on Highway 89 for 8.6 miles. Turn left onto Johnson Canyon Road. Follow Johnson Canyon Road for 7.8 miles before reaching the Crocodile Staging Area on the left-hand side of the road. To reach the kiosk, continue west from the staging area on BLM100 for roughly 3.9 miles. Turn left onto BLM104 and travel south for approximately 4 miles. Turn right onto BLMHC1. The kiosk is immediately after the intersection.

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