West-rim trailhead for Canyonlands National Park’s detached Horseshoe Canyon unit, gateway to the Great Gallery and other Barrier Canyon–style rock-art panels among the most significant in North America. Strenuous ~7-mile round-trip hike drops ~780 feet into the canyon; trailhead camping sits on adjacent BLM land with a vault toilet.
Field facts
| Region | Emery County, UT |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.4738, -110.2004 |
| ARPA | Rock art is protected by federal law (ARPA) — do not touch, chalk, wet, or deface the panels. |
| Managed | NPS Canyonlands + BLM trailhead |
| Art | Great Gallery Barrier Canyon style |
| Hike | ~7 mi RT / 780 ft gain on return |
| Nearby | Hans Flat / Goblin Valley approach |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- ViewpointSweetwater Reef14.8 km away
- ParkingSaucer Basin14.9 km away
- TrailheadFive Hole Arch Trailhead Kiosk Site15.3 km away
- Rec areaHorseshoe Canyon (North)16.1 km away
- Rec areaHorseshoe Canyon (South)18.7 km away
- Boat launchMineral Bottom Recreation Site18.9 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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