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16.2 miles
Distance
1,140 ft
Climb
-1,547 ft
Descent
4,822 ft
High Point
-407 ft
Altitude change
4,369 ft
Altitude min
4,816 ft
Altitude start
4,409 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-50.6%
Grade max
53%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Buckskin Gulch Details
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Riding AreaBuckskin Gulch
Kanab, Utah -
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Local Popularity55 in Hiking
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Global Ranking#102427 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerParia Canyon-Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness
The world's longest slot canyon, almost entirely enclosed for a dozen miles. May have occasional mud pools. This is a very long and remote hike.
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A $6 day use pass is required for this and other trails in the area, which can be obtained at the trailhead. For overnight camping, you must order a backcountry permit in advance from the website.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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Directions to buckskin-gulch trailhead
(37.066690, -112.000440)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 297 ft • 2 • Out & Back •
46 miles • 2,087 ft • 2 • Point to Point •
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buckskin Gulch
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Where is Buckskin Gulch located?
Buckskin Gulch is located in Buckskin Gulch, Kanab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Buckskin Gulch trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.06669, -112.00044.
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How hard is Buckskin Gulch?
Buckskin Gulch is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Buckskin Gulch?
Buckskin Gulch has 1,140 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,547 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,369 ft to 4,822 ft.
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Is Buckskin Gulch a point to point trail?
Buckskin Gulch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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