Little Wild Horse & Bell Canyon
Green River, Utah
| Address: | Little Wild Horse & Bell Canyon, Green River, UT 84525, USA |
| GPS: |
38°35'11.2"N 110°48'17.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Utah |
Trails Rocks
Hike
This HIKERS ONLY loop trail is about 8 miles, with a 700 ft elevation gain. People often only hike the Little Wild Horse part, which is a 3.3 mile one way section of the trail. It's a relatively easy trail, for all ages. The LIttle Wild Horse trail is a slot canyon set in the red rock sandstone of Southern Utah and winds its way through the San Rafael Swell. Its twisty and turny and beautiful. The Bell canyon section is actually the easier trail, but not nearly as interesting. Crowds and rain can be a problem, so be respectful and watch the weather. Rain and snow runoff are very dangerous in slot canyons.
Be aware that during the wet season water can pool, so be prepared to maybe get a little wet.
More Information
Deseret News
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https://www.deseret.com/404/Hiking Guide: Little Wild Horse Canyon Loop
Overview If you’re looking for a quintessential Utah slot canyon experience but you don’t want to involve ropes, harnesses, and sketchy rappels, then Little Wild Horse Canyon is the hike for you. It still offers plenty of adventure in the form of fun rock scrambles and imposing narrows, with knee to waist-deep pools to wade through. This is a great hike for the whole family, including kids and Fido, as long as there isn’t rain in the forecast. The canyon is prone to flash floods and you DO NOT want to be anywhere near these drainages when that happens. Quick
https://backobeyond.blog/hiking-guide-little-wild-horse-canyon-loop/Little Wild Horse Trail
Little Wild Horse is an easy hiking trail near Goblin Valley State Park. There are unique slot canyons and sandstone formations.
https://capitolreefcountry.com/little-wild-horse-trail/Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Green River, Utah
- Head west on I-70BL/E Main St toward Solomon St (1.6 mi)
- Turn right onto the I-70 W/US-6 W/US-191 W ramp (0.4 mi)
- Merge onto I-70 W/US-191 N/US-6 WContinue to follow I-70 W(10.5 mi)
- Take exit 149 for UT-24 W toward Hanksville (0.4 mi)
- Turn left onto UT-24 W (24.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Temple Mt Rd (5.2 mi)
- Turn left onto Goblin Valley Rd (6.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Wild Horse Rd (5.6 mi)
To get from Little Wild Horse canyon to Bell Canyon you have to follow the washout to Behind the Reef Road. Follow the road about 45 minutes until you reach an opening in the cliffs, which is Bell Canyon. When you reach the point where the 2 trails meet up again, go out the way you way you came in.
The turn is about a 1/3mile before the entrance to Goblin Valley State Park, so if you enter the park, you've gone too far!
