Little Wild Horse & Bell Canyon, San Rafael Swell, Utah
The Little Wild Horse / Bell Canyon Loop is a moderate hike of approximately 8 miles with a 787' elevation gain. It is located in Utah's San Rafael Swell where parts of it are a slot canyon that twists and turns through the sandstone.
The trailhead is located 6 miles from Goblin Valley State Park.
From the BLM's website: "Little Wild Horse and Bell Canyons is one of the most popular slot canyons in Utah. Little Wild Horse and Bell Canyons are within the Muddy Creek Wilderness in Emery County, Utah. Visitors can explore the canyons on a eight mile loop trail and will take close to four hours to complete. Please check the weather before visiting Little Wild Horse Canyon and avoid the area if there is potential for rain. The canyons have extreme potential for flash floods. Visitors should use caution when planning a trip to the area."
Expect some easy rock scrambling in the slot canyon sections.
- Suitable Activities: Canyoneering, Hiking, Scrambling
- Seasons: January, February, March, April, October, November, December
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Length: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 787 ft
- 5,650 ft
- Land Manager: Bureau of Land Management
- Parking Permit Required: BLM Permits & Passes
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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