How long is the Buckskin Gulch (Wire Pass) hike?

3.7 miles round trip with 265 feet of elevation gain.

How hard is Buckskin Gulch (Wire Pass)?

Moderate. Kid rating: 3 out of 5.

3.7 miROUND TRIP

265 ftELEV GAIN

ModerateDIFFICULTY

3/5KID RATING

Spring & FallSEASON

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This hike requires a permit or fee. Check current rules before you go: recreation.gov or the managing agency.

Day-permit entry into the longest slot canyon in the world. Check flash-flood forecast ALWAYS.

Heat note: desert country - in summer start at dawn and carry more water than feels reasonable.

2 liters water, trail shoes, sun layer, snacks, small first-aid kit.

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Make it a weekend: Sunset Campground (Bryce) (Camping, 43 mi) · North Campground (Bryce) (Camping, 44 mi) · Duck Creek Campground (Camping, 51 mi) · Sevier River (Upper) (Fishing, 52 mi)

More hikes nearby: Toadstool Hoodoos (Hike, 10 mi) · Kanab Sand Caves (Hike, 28 mi) · Angel's Palace (Hike, 35 mi) · Peekaboo Loop (Hike, 42 mi)

How long is the Buckskin Gulch (Wire Pass) hike?: 3.7 miles round trip with 265 feet of elevation gain.
How hard is Buckskin Gulch (Wire Pass)?: Moderate. Kid rating: 3 out of 5.
When should I hike Buckskin Gulch (Wire Pass)?: Best season: Spring & Fall.