![]() We knew there was a way around it as we saw the cairns marking the detour, but we figured that this was probably near the end of Little Wild Horse and would make a good point to reverse course. We finally came to a deep pool in the middle of a particularly narrow area of the slot. I mean we passed a few groups, but it was not a steady stream of folks and everyone was friendly, courteous and willing to share the trail. Plus there were not a lot of folks on the trail, so we could enjoy the views and stop and take some photos without getting over run by other hikers. I was in my usually position at the back of the line so I could get shots of the slots, both with and without my hiking partners. But the real fun was just walking through the narrow parts of the canyon and enjoying the twisting and turning contours of the strata. Of course the puddles are of great interest from a photographic point-of-view and we did try to take advantage of those opportunities. There was not anyplace that we had to get our feet wet and just a few small puddles to step across…well, until we reached the end of our hike, but I’m getting ahead of myself. There was one section early in the hike, at the first narrow point, where the canyon was blocked, but there was a detour route available that required only a minor effort to negotiate.įor the most part the hike was dry. The trail through the canyon is actually fairly easy with just a few small scrambles over or under boulders and a pour-off or two to negotiate. So something for everyone along this trail. ![]() ![]() There were also a few small critters like lizards and toads in the slots. The slots in Little Wild Horse are extremely photogenic and there is a lot of variety in terms of terrain, geology and views. The short story is that this is a GREAT HIKE. For us this turned out to be a great plan. This hike can be done as a loop that includes the adjacent Bell Canyon, however our plan was to hike up Little Wild Horse as an out-and-back, as he had heard that it is a much prettier hike than Bell Canyon. We left Green River about 8:40 AM and were at the trailhead at 9:30. Just watch the weather as there are a couple of fords in the access road to the trailhead that could be full of water during a storm. Paved roads all the way, so you can get there in just about any type of car. We were staying in Green River, so we had a little bit of a drive to get to the trailhead, but it is an easy drive ( I-70 west for a few miles then jump on route 24 south for about 24 miles, take the road to Goblin Valley and they just follow the signs to Little Wild Horse). We hiked Little Wild Horse on gorgeous Friday in late September. If is a very unusual and unique place to visit as the many rock formations appear to be goblins.Īs part of our annual meet-up in Utah, a group of us wanted to check out Little Wild Horse slot canyon as it is known to be a fun slot to hike as well as one of the prettiest in the San Rafael Swell. After Wild Horse, be sure to visit Goblin Valley State Park. You need to climb over these rocks to continue, or at one, you could crawl under if your willing to squeeze through. After about an hour hike, you reach two large stones about 8 feet high. If you get past this initial moderate challenge, that a three year old girl, and 70 year old women managed during my hike, you will be pleased that you went forward. The hike for the next hour is beautiful and not at all difficult or strenuous. Getting down back onto the canyon floor is not difficult if you just move slowly and cautiously. There are two levels on this path, and you take the top level, about 15 feet above the canyon floor. The path around them to avoid the water is to your left. The most important information for the hike is that after about a 15 minute walk, you see two rather large ponds of water that block the trail. You'll see the parking lot for the trailhead after about 5 miles. They are only about 5 miles apart, and just before reaching Goblin Valley, there is a sign for Little Wild Horse Canyon where you turn right. There are signs for both Little Wild Horse Canyon, and Goblin Valley State Park. I think this is the only road anyway, so eventually you would figure it out. It is important to mention that in one review, it mentions mile post 135, another mentions mile post 137. ![]() You don't actually enter the park, and do not need to purchase admission. Driving from Torrey, Utah, on Highway 24, you drive through Capitol Reef National Park. It is a really enjoyable and beautiful slot canyon hike. I learned about this canyon from tripadvisor.
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