Paria Canyon cuts a multi-day sandstone corridor from the Utah border to Lees Ferry, famous for glowing walls, narrows, and remote camping. The White House Trailhead is the standard overnight start; Wire Pass and Buckskin join the system upstream. BLM permits are required for overnight trips; flash floods and quicksand are genuine hazards.
Field facts
| Region | AZ/UT Border |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.0799, -111.8903 |
| Length | 38 miles |
| Permit | Required for overnight / Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness |
| Terrain | Sandstone canyon |
| Remote | Yes |
| Access | White House Trailhead (dirt spur south of US-89); other THs exist |
| Fee | $5-6 per person/day (permit required) |
| Best season | Spring, early fall |
| Agency | BLM |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Rec areaVermilion Cliffs National Monument4.2 km away
- TrailheadPaw Hole Trailhead8.5 km away
- Visitor centerWest Bench Pueblo9.7 km away
- TrailheadCottonwood Cove Trailhead9.8 km away
- TrailheadLone Tree Trailhead10.3 km away
- TrailheadWhite Pocket Trailhead10.7 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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