Leprechaun Canyon
verified 2026-05-12
ACA 3A
Moderate flood risk
Hanksville, UT
One of Utah's most accessible and photogenic slots. 127 Hours filming location. Easy bottom-up hike reaches the 'inscription chamber'.
Increasing rescues as beginners overcommit to the technical forks.
Logistics
| Manager | BLM Hanksville / Henry Mountains Field Station |
|---|---|
| Permit | No permit or fee required for day-use or technical canyoneering. Dispersed BLM land managed by the Hanksville Henry Mountains Field Station. No developed facilities at the trailheads; pack out everything, no water, no toilets. Contact (435) 542-3461 for current conditions. |
| Distance | 2 RT non-technical; 3 technical forks |
| Elevation | ~200 ft |
| Time | 1-6 hr |
| Technical | Non-tech bottom-up hike, OR 3A-4A technical forks (East, Middle, Left) |
| Season | Spring, fall (best weather in Utah, in rain shadow of Henrys) |
| Flood risk | Moderate |
| Vehicle access | Hwy 95, 28.1 mi south of Hanksville; 2WD pullout |
| Crowd | Moderate |
| Coordinates | 37.9311, -110.4533 |
Sources
- field office: https://www.blm.gov/office/henry-mountains-field-station
- robbers roost: https://www.blm.gov/visit/robbers-roost-dirty-devil
- north wash map: https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/uploads/BLMUtahNorthWashMap.pdf