Slot Canyon · Utah
Little Wild Horse Canyon
The Southwest’s most family-friendly slot loop
TypeSlot Canyon
StateUtah
Best seasonSpring & fall (avoid storms — it still floods)
How to visitFree BLM; ~8-mi loop with Bell Canyon (or out-and-back)
A sculpted, walkable slot in the San Rafael Swell near Goblin Valley — no ropes, no permits, just a winding corridor of polished sandstone that older kids can scramble. Pair it with Bell Canyon for a perfect narrows loop.
The shot
The swirled narrows in mid-morning light.
Nearby & worth pairing
- Goblin Valley State Park
- San Rafael Swell
- Bell Canyon
- The Wedge
Plan around it
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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