Buckskin Gulch
The longest slot canyon in the Southwest
A 15-mile crack in the earth, narrow enough to touch both walls for miles and deep enough to swallow the daylight — the longest and most serious slot canyon on the continent. Beautiful, committing, and lethal in a flash flood; check the forecast hard.
The shot
The corridor narrowing to a glowing seam.
Nearby & worth pairing
- Wire Pass
- The Wave nearby
- Paria Canyon
- Vermilion Cliffs
Access, fees, permits, and tour availability change with the season and the managing agency (tribal park, state park, BLM, or NPS) — confirm current rules and reservations before you go, tread lightly on sacred and fragile sites, and pack out everything you bring.
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