Lost Canyon Trail

Lost Canyon Trail


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Located within Canyonlands National Park, Lost Canyon Trail leads from Squaw Canyon Trail southward over a slick rock pass then descends into the Lost Canyon drainage. The track connects Squaw Canyon Trail and with Peekaboo Trail. It can be used in conjunction with these two trails to form a nine mile loop.

Begin this hike by walking southward from the Squaw Flat Loop A Trailhead. Follow the trail a short distance to a fork and bear left, following Squaw Canyon Trail. One mile from the trailhead hikers will reach a trail junction. The Peekaboo Trail leads eastward from this fork. This is the beginning and end of a short loop through the area. Either side of this fork will lead to the well marked Lost Canyon Trail.

Bear right at this junction and enter Squaw Canyon. The drainage leads southward on the western bank of the stream, which is usually dry. During the next one and a half miles the track winds its way through the canyon and ascends 160 feet to meet the Lost Canyon Trail. A backcountry campsite has been established at this junction. To reach Lost Canyon follow the trail to the left.

The Lost Canyon Trail ascends 320 feet out of Squaw Canyon to the eastern end of a slick rock ridge. From this high point, 5,540 feet, the trail turns northeastward and descends into Lost Canyon. The track reaches backcountry campsite LC3 shortly after reaching the floor of Lost Canyon.

The trail winds along the western side of the canyon for the next two miles. It often climbs above the drainage along the slick rock walls. Campsites LC2 and LC1 lie along this stretch of the trail.

Facilities: There are five backcountry campsites along Lost Canyon Trail.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Lost Canyon Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Lost Canyon Trail is open year round. This trail can become hazardous when wet, especially at the pass below Squaw Canyon Trail junction. Late fall is the best time to hike the trail.

Fees: A fee is charged to enter Canyonlands National Park.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: A permit is required for any overnight stay within the park backcountry.

Directions: Lost Canyon Trail is located within Canyonlands National Park. Travel to Canyonlands National Park requires a car. The three units of the park are two to six hours apart by car. From Needles Visitor Center, drive westward along the main park road. Turn left before the campground to reach Squaw Flat Loop A Trailhead. Follow Squaw Canyon Trail 2.8 miles southward to the western terminus of Lost Canyon Trail. To reach the eastern terminus of the trail turn left onto Peekaboo Trail 1.1 miles from the trailhead and hike eastward 1.5 miles to Lost Canyon Trail.

There are two paved entrances into Canyonlands National Park: Highway 313 leads to the Island in the Sky District and is 10 miles north of Moab; Highway 211 leads to the Needles District and is 40 miles south of Moab. Roads to the Maze District are a mixture of graded dirt and 4WD. These roads may become impassable when wet.

To reach Canyonlands National Park from Blanding: travel north on I-191 to the Highway 211 exit. Take Highway 211 to the Needles District entrance.

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Canyonlands National Park

2282 SW Resource Blvd

Moab, Utah 84532

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General: (435) 719-2313

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