Diana's Throne Slot Canyon
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Plan your trip with our 'Canyon Country' Vacation Itinerary The popular recreation area on the east side of Zion National Park has it all. The Elephant Butte Trail is a favorite of off-road enthusiasts visiting the area. Begin the trail 4 miles south of the Coral Pink Sand Dunes entrance. Continue on the path for 8 miles where it will turn-off towards the Barracks. Follow the Barracks Trail for 5.2 miles. The Barracks Trail is located about one quarter-mile south of the junction of highways 9 & 89 at Mt. Carmel Junction. Never go into the river or go past where motorized travel is allowed! There are service stations, motels, restaurants and convenience stores located at Mt. Carmel Junction and the nearby communities. ATV riders boast about the Barracks Trail and the view of Zion National Park seen from the route. These paths lead to remote areas so be sure that your off terrain vehicle can safely make the trip. There are numerous miles of trails at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes that are perfect for OHV users. Bring your trailers, motor-homes, campers, mountain bikes, cameras and other toys and spend the night in the spacious Coral Pink Sand Dunes Campground or other East Zion Campgrounds. | Red Canyon Located 47 miles from the junctions of Scenic Byways 9 & 89 is Red Canyon. The Casto Canyon Trail at Red Canyon is open to off-road vehicles. To find the trailhead, drive toward Red Canyon and turn east on Forest Service road 118. Go about 4-miles to where the trail begins. About 4 miles into the trail there is a junction where you can choose to take the south path to Losee Canyon which will complete the trail with a loop. Overnight stays are allowed along this forest service route. Staying in Losee Canyon is ideal. The red rocks and forested lands of Casto and Losee Canyon add scenic beauty to the trail. | |||||
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| Nature Notes The desert looks like it is hard to destroy, but in fact, it is a fragile environment. When thinking desert, such things as cactus, scorpions, and rattlesnakes come to mind, but consider how difficult it is to survive in such a harsh environment. In fact, deserts are one of the most fragile of all the earth's environments. Mountain bikes, all-terrain vehicles and even footprints can alter the fragile desert ecosystem. To help, stay on trails and only camp in designated areas. Remember the desert is home to many plants and animals. Next Page | |||||
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Diana S Throne Slot Canyon
What a fun little canyon that is just after the Mt. Carmel junction in southern Utah. This is a perfect canyon for beginners, all rappels are bolted with an easy approach and exit. We took our time. The canyon is beginner friendly with strong leadership. This is one of the most entertaining and spectacular routes around, so don't miss it! The slot drains the bluffs to the east which are on the east side of Goblin Valley. The slot is located behind the arrow on the below photo (taken right from the picnic ground in Goblin Valley). All three slot canyons are located within a few miles of each other and can be accessed from the Notom-Bullfrog Road, which is paved south of HWY 24 until Sheets Gulch. Each route begins where the road crosses the wash, except for Sheets Gulch which begins just north of the wash. All crossings are marked with signs. We had a half day trip for 6 with Josh into Diana’s Throne canyon. Everyone - from a first time couple to two who had canyoneering experience - had a blast. Josh was thorough, competent, and focused on fun. Safety was an absolute top priority.