Wire Pass to Lee's Ferry

This is the less popular route for hiking the spectacular Paria Canyon. Most people do a several day backpacking trip starting at the White House Trailhead, and ending at Lee's Ferry. Whereas this route starts at the Wire Pass Trailhead, and then continues all the way to Lee's Ferry. Overnight stays in the canyon require a permit from the BLM. Please visit this site for permits: https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/permits-and-passes/lotteries-and-permit-systems/arizona/paria-canyon If you're bringing a dog for an overnight stay, the dog also needs a permit. Paria Canyon is the longest slot canyon in the world and has four main points of entry: White House Trailhead, Wire Pass Trailhead, Middle Passage, and Lee's Ferry Trailhead. There are several clusters of campsites throughout the canyon. After almost 2 miles on Wire Pass, you'll continue on to Buckskin Gulch. After 11.5 miles on Buckskin, you will reach the intersection with Paria Canyon. There is a great campsite here (permit required). Then continue along the Paria Canyon until finally reaching Lee's Ferry. Beware, there are rattlesnakes in this area. Other potential wildlife includes canyon wrens, peregrine falcons, condors, and great horned owls. Keep an eye on the weather and watch out for flash floods. It gets very hot in the canyon, so it is not recommended to do this hike in the middle of summer.