4.6 mi
Distance
1,024 ft
Elev. Gain
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Wire Pass Trail to Buckskin Gulch is an out-and-back trail in Kane County, Utah. It is 4.6 miles long. The nearest town is Big Water, Utah, about 19 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,485 ft |
| High point | 2.1 mi | 1,513 ft |
| End | 4.6 mi | 1,485 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
Day-use hikers need a permit, and overnight trips need a separate Paria Canyon overnight permit reserved in advance. Day-use permits can be bought in advance or at the trailhead. Dogs must be included on the permit.
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
- Paria Canyon permits and FAQ
Bureau of Land Management
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Buckskin Gulch
Bureau of Land Management
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Big Water, UT · about 19 mi away
- County:
- Kane County, UT
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Upper Buckskin Gulch Trail
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