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12.7 miROUND TRIP
1246 ftELEV GAIN
StrenuousDIFFICULTY
1/5KID RATING
Spring & FallSEASON
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The Trail
Arches, natural bridges, and a creek you walk in for miles. Overnight it.
Heat note: desert country - in summer start at dawn and carry more water than feels reasonable.
Pack Loadout (Strenuous)
3+ liters water, broken-in boots, layers for weather swings, headlamp, real food (jerky, trail mix), trekking poles, first-aid kit, and an early start.
Getting There
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Make it a weekend: Lake Powell (Fishing, 23 mi) · Calf Creek Campground (Camping, 30 mi) · Wide Hollow Reservoir (Fishing, 38 mi) · Singletree Campground (Camping, 47 mi)
More hikes nearby: Peek-a-Boo & Spooky Gulch (Hike, 7 mi) · Zebra Slot Canyon (Hike, 21 mi) · Lower Calf Creek Falls (Hike, 30 mi) · Toadstool Hoodoos (Hike, 47 mi)
Quick Answers
- How long is the Coyote Gulch hike?
- 12.7 miles round trip with 1246 feet of elevation gain.
- How hard is Coyote Gulch?
- Strenuous. Kid rating: 1 out of 5.
- When should I hike Coyote Gulch?
- Best season: Spring & Fall.