Can you reserve a site at Little Wild Horse Trailhead?

No. Little Wild Horse Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Little Wild Horse Trailhead

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Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

The State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration 1939 (State Trust Lands) · Open Access

4,959 ft
Elevation

Little Wild Horse and Bell Canyons is one of the most popular slot canyons in Utah. Little Wild Horse and Bell Canyons are within the Muddy Creek Wilderness in Emery County, Utah.

Visitors can explore the canyons on an eight mile loop trail and will take close to four hours to complete. This hike is family-friendly, but there are a few sections of scrambling required. Leashed dogs are allowed. Please follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out any waste.

The trailhead offers a parking lot, vault toilets, and informational kiosk.

Water is present in the canyon during certain times of year and may be unpassable. Visitors should prepare for possible wading. Please check the weather before visiting Little Wild Horse Canyon and avoid the area if there is potential for rain. The canyons have extreme potential for flash floods. Visitors should use caution when planning a trip to the area.

Getting there

From Highway 24 turn west on to Temple Mountain Road. Travel 5 miles along Temple Mountain Road and turn south on Goblin Valley Road. Continue south on Goblin Valley Road for 6 miles. Turn west on Wild Horse Road and continue 5 miles to the Little Wild Horse Trailhead and parking area.

38.58299, -110.80290 · 38°34'58.8"N 110°48'10.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 95°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	41	47	59	66	76	89	95	92	84	68	53	41
Low °F	17	23	30	37	47	55	63	61	51	39	26	18
Precip in	0.5	0.6	0.8	0.7	1.0	0.5	0.8	0.9	0.9	1.2	0.5	0.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Little Wild Horse Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Little Wild Horse Trailhead?: No. Little Wild Horse Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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