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Water Canyon Trail

Water Canyon Trail in Utah offers a landscape of rocky terrain and desert vegetation. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore Zion National Park and Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park.

Description

Bureau of Land Management

Recommended Users: Hikers. Route. 3.2 miles in Length. Difficulty: Moderate. The start of this hike travels along a sandy trail through brush as you get closer to the start of the canyon you will encounter a small stream of water that runs through the canyon. the trail follows along the river and up to the top of the canyon. You will encounter hoodoos, pinnacles, small ravines, domes and waterfalls.

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Location

Water Canyon Trail is located in Utah

Detail location of campground

Directions

Take I-15 N. Take exit 16 for state Hwy 9 toward Hurricane/Zion National Park. Keep right at the fork and merge onto State Hwy 9 E/W State St. Turn Left at the 1st cross street onto UT-59 S/E 100 S. Continue to follow Ut-59 S. Continue. Continue on Utah Ave. Drive to Water Canyon Rd. Follow dirt road to Parking area.

Coordinates

37.03750446 N
112.95471236 W

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Access

  • Hike-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

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Reviewed Jul. 25, 2020

It’s was so beautiful

Definitely worth the hike. I suggest taking the path through the water instead of the trail. Way gunner!

  • Review photo of Water Canyon Trail by Becky J., July 25, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Trail by Becky J., July 25, 2020
  • Review photo of Water Canyon Trail by Becky J., July 25, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Water Canyon Trail have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Water Canyon Trail does not have wifi.