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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 |