Wire Pass

verified 2026-05-12 ACA 2A High flood risk Kanab, UT

Short, intensely tight slot that drops into Buckskin Gulch. Petroglyph panel at the confluence.

Most popular entry into Buckskin. Day-use only, not an overnight TH.

Logistics

Manager	BLM Kanab Field Office / Vermilion Cliffs NM
Permit	Day-use permit required. $6/person, $6/dog. Pay at trailhead kiosk via QR code or in advance via Recreation.gov.
Distance	3.4 RT to Buckskin confluence
Elevation	~150 ft loss
Time	2-3 hr
Technical	Non-technical. Short ladder section (often washed out).
Season	Spring, fall; avoid midsummer heat
Flood risk	High
Vehicle access	House Rock Valley Rd, 8.3 mi south of US 89. Unpaved, minimally maintained. 2WD high-clearance usually fine when dry; 4WD high-clearance may be required when wet; impassable in heavy rain or winter snowmelt.
Crowd	High
Coordinates	37.0193, -112.0254