Buckskin Gulch
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Directions

STATISTICS AT-A-GLANCE

  • HIKE NAME: Buckskin Gulch via Wire Pass to the Overlook

  • DISTANCE: 5.6 miles RT (I've clocked closer to 7 miles though to the Buckskin Overlook)

  • ELEVATION GAIN: 426 feet

  • RESTROOMS: Yes

  • DOG FRIENDLY: Yes

  • PERMIT: Yes, Permit information at recreation.gov // may be purchased in advance or same day

  • FEE: $6.00 per person and $6.00 per dog

  • VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS: 2wd BUT House Rock Valley Road can be REALLY rough and even impassable. Some days a 2wd will be okay, other days a 4x4 will be necessary. Check with the local ranger stations on the current status of the road. Gnarly video of the road HERE

  • TRAILHEAD COORDINATES: 37.018878, -112.025285 (Wire Pass Trailhead // the same as The Wave and Wire Pass)

ALL TRAILS TO BUCKSKIN OVERLOOK LINKED IN WEBSITE

3 h

Budget friendly

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