Buckskin Gulch
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| | Difficulty:2B V (v3a2 V) Raps:1, max ↨49ft
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| Condition Reports: | 21 Jun 2019
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| Best season: | Spring;Summer;Fall;HOT in Summer
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37.0200, -112.0236
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Introduction[edit]
One of the top 10 hikes in the world, according to National Geographic. At 14 miles long, it is said to be the longest slot canyon in the world. Usually done as an overnight trip and in combination with Paria Canyon.
The most popular and best entrance to use when visiting Buckskin Gulch is the Wire Pass trailhead. Other options are the Buckskin Gulch trailhead and Middle Route trailhead, both of which are poor and rarely used options. An advance five day backpack can be done from the full Buckskin TH to Lee's Ferry walking the Paria river. Water locations are critical on that route.
Flash Flood Risk[edit]
This canyon has a massive watershed. Water can be funneled from miles away into this canyon. You have to monitor forecasts for a large area. This site has some good maps that show the relevant watershed in which to monitor forecast for: https://dreamlandtours.net/buckskin-gulch-flash-floods
Approach[edit]
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Red tape[edit]
Permits are required for both day-use and overnight trips. Permits, especially for overnighters, may be difficult to obtain. INFO: https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/permits-and-passes/lotteries-and-permit-systems/arizona/paria-canyon
Day-Use Permits[edit]
- URL: https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/10006175
- Cost: $6.00 per person/dog (as of 11/8/2025)
- Group Size Restrictions: Group sizes are limited to ten people sharing any affiliation
Overnight-Use Permits[edit]
- URL: https://www.recreation.gov/gateways/16221
- Cost:
- Group Size Restrictions: Group sizes are limited to ten people sharing any affiliation
Beta sites[edit]
Chris Brennen's Adventure Hikes (Southwest) : Buckskin Gulch- Climb-Utah.com : Buckskin Gulch - Paria Canyon
Middle route Beta sites
- ToddsHikingGuide.com : Cobra Arch & the Middle Route of Buckskin Gulch
- SummitPost.org : Buckskin Gulch
- RoadTripRyan.com : Buckskin Gulch
- CanyonChronicles.com : Buckskin Gulch
- HikeArizona.com : Buckskin Gulch - Wire Pass to Paria River
- CanyonCollective.com : Buckskin Gulch
- Super Amazing Map : Buckskin Gulch
- AmericanSouthwest.net : Buckskin Gulch
- ToddsHikingGuide.com : Buckskin Gulch / Paria River Semi
Canyon.Carto.net : Buckskin Gulch I - Wire Pass Wash- HikeArizona.com : Buckskin Gulch TH to Wire Pass
Trip reports and media[edit]
- Buckskin Gulch Video
- Buckskin Gulch Photo Album
- Buckskin Trip Report
- Candition.com : Buckskin Gulch