Lower Black Box Trailhead

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Price Field Office (Bureau of Land Management UT) · Open Access

5,415 ft
Elevation
The Lower Black Box can be deadly and should be only attempted by experienced canyoneers. The hike is located in the Mexican Mountain WSA. The San Rafael River carved this narrow canyon hike with walls 400 feet high. In this rugged area you must self-reliant to accomplish this hike.

Getting there

Please contact the Price Field Office for driving directions

39.01263, -110.53835 · 39°0'45.5"N 110°32'18.1"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in0.60.60.60.50.80.31.00.60.80.80.50.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 20.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at Lower Black Box Trailhead?
No. Lower Black Box 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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