| Home | Contact Us | Privacy Statement | Sitemap Search this park Search nps. There is no water above the canyon rim and water sources are unreliable within the canyon, more, A Glimpse of the Past Archeologists recovered a prehistoric food and tool bag from Horseshoe Canyon, more, gov Last Updated: July 19, Did You Know, Disclaimer Accessibility Privacy Policy FOIA Notices , bighorns are a tentative comeback thanks to the healthy herds in Canyonlands, These animals make their home along the rivers. Location Most visitors access Horseshoe from the west. Group size is limited to 20 people, Two-wheel-drive access to the west rim of Horseshoe Canyon is from Utah Highway 24 via 30 miles of graded dirt road, Group size limit is ten animals ten . A vault toilet is provided but there is no water, life-sized figures with intricate designs. 5 hours from Green River.
· Grazing is not allowed, Maps of each district as well as the entire park are available, more. A four-wheel-drive road leads to the east rim of Horseshoe Canyon from the Hans Flat Ranger Station, Need a Map, Other impressive sights spring wildflowers, Driving time is roughly 2, Pets are prohibited below the rim of Horseshoe Canyon. Desert bighorn sheep live year-round in Canyonlands. descending 750 and requiring about six hours. Bring your own drinking water. Great Gallery. negotiating the steep, The Archeology of Horseshoe Canyon 74-page booklet provides an in-depth look at the fascinating archeology of this area (1mb PDF file), includes well-preserved, Hiking From the west rim trailhead, 5 miles round-trip, Orientation Video Witness the grandeur of Canyonands and its many features in this short video. the best known panel in Horseshoe Canyon, Horseback Riding The trail into Horseshoe Canyon from the west rim trailhead is an old 4WD road is suitable for horses, Overnight camping is not allowed in Horseshoe Canyon within the Park boundary, 5 hours from Moab or 1, rocky talus slopes with ease, All access roads may become impassable during storms, 2006 at 18:02 EST, the hike to the Great Gallery is 6, Special walks may be scheduled for groups of 20 or more by contacting the Hans Flat Ranger Station at (435) 259-2652, or from Green on 47 miles of dirt road. more, Permits are free and may be obtained at the Hans Flat Ranger Station or by phone at (435)259-2652.
Horseshoe Canyon was added to Canyonlands in 1971, · Stock must be fed pelletized feed for 48 hours in advance of and during a trip in order to prevent the spread of exotic plant species, Visitors may camp at the west rim trailhead on public land managed by the BLM, mules and burros are the only animals permitted. , Interpretive Activities There are currently no interpretive activities scheduled at Horseshoe Canyon, The following regulations govern the stock in Canyonlands: · Horses, Animals not be left unattended and must be staked at least 300 feet away from water sources and away from vegetation where possible. Once in danger of becoming extinct, sheer sandstone walls and mature cottonwood groves along the intermittent in the canyon bottom. HOME PLAN YOUR VISIT Directions Operating Hours & Seasons Fees & Reservations Things To Do Places To Go Island in the Sky Needles Maze Horseshoe Canyon Rivers For Kids Attractions Things To Know Before You Come Brochures PHOTOS & MULTIMEDIA HISTORY & CULTURE NATURE & SCIENCE FOR FOR KIDS NEWS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT YOUR PARK Site Index Frequently Asked Questions Bookstore Contact Us text size: printer friendly Canyonlands National Park Horseshoe Canyon horseshoe canyon includes: History NPS Photo by Neal Fall colors in Horseshoe Canyon Horseshoe Canyon contains some of the most significant rock art in North America. Other domestic animals are prohibited in the backcountry (including dogs). |