Overview

Hype:

Hike as far up this OHV trail as you want. You will see lots of red sandstone hoodoos and beautiful scenery.

Trail Condition: Class 2 (Trail may have tree roots or rocks jutting out. Navigation skills may consist of following rock cairns and choosing turns at junctions. Elevation gains may be more substantial.)

Time: Up to 1 day

Length: Up to 25 miles one way

Elevation Gain: 840

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
Feb
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Aug
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Features:
  • Hiking Trails
  • Hoodoos
  • No Drinking Water
  • Mountains
  • Wayfinding
  • No Restrooms
  • Road Access is Dirt - Low Clearance
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Viewpoint, Overlooks, Vistas
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Wildlife and Birding

Links: National Forest Service

Getting There

Navigate to 37.784183, -112.330997.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Red Canyon, Utah

Coordinates: 37.784183, -112.330997

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March 11, 2014 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye,

Story

On my way back from Kanab, I stopped and quickly hiked up a portion of the Casto Canyon Trail. The trail is really long and goes up a cobble-filled wash, which is hard on the feet. The canyon is extremely scenic with excellent views of hoodoo cliffs. This canyon is definitely best done on horses, motorcycles, or ATVs.

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