Horseshoe Canyon
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TRAIL COORDINATES / POINTS OF INTEREST
LOCATION
The main access for the trail is off Hwy 24, the same road that leads to Goblin Valley. The road that leads to Horseshoe is 25 miles from Hwy 24.
TRAIL TYPE
There is a 2 mile hike that you must take to get to Horseshoe Canyon. The total hike is 7 miles.
DISTANCE
The total distance is 27 miles. That includes driving and hiking to Horseshoe Canyon.
DIFFICULTY Moderate
The trail into Horseshoe Canyon is a hiking trail. Part of the trail is a narrow passage along a cliff.
DESCRIPTION
There is a pit toilet at the trail head.
EQUIPMENT
This trail has been designed for hiking.
ENVIRONMENT
This is a trail that is open year-round. The area is beautiful in all seasons.
SAFETY
The maintained roads to well in all weather, you just need to be as cautious as you would be normally.
TRAIL TIP
Make sure that you pack a camera. A picture will never be as good as the real thing, but the obvious history and amazing views are too priceless to not record.
| Name (Click name below to view map) | GPS | Latitiude | Longitude |
| Horseshoe Canyon East Trailhead | N 38d27’56” W 110d11’20” | 38.465556 | -110.188889 |
| Horseshoe Canyon West Trailhead | N 38d28’25” W 110d12’01” | 38.473611 | -110.200278 |
| Horseshoe Canyon ATV Staging Area | N 38d28’28” W 110d12’01” | 38.474444 | -110.200278 |
Take in the views
The Horseshoe Canyon Trail is located in Canyonlands National Park, providing a whole new world of views that are unique to this area. The beautiful views that can be seen along this trail are incomparable.Do it at your own pace
Make sure you plan enough time to really explore and get to know the area. There are so may incredible things to see!
Get a closer look
Not only are the views incredible, but this area is rich with Native American and Western Outlaw history. There are panels of pictographs left by the ancient American Indian.