Hike · Dark Canyon trailhead

Dark Canyon

Distance

11.4 mi

Vertical

157 ft

Summit

6,886 ft

Difficulty

Moderate

Dark Canyon West Trail is a 11.4-mile out-and-back hike in Utah, gaining roughly 157 feet of cumulative elevation. The route begins at the Dark Canyon trailhead and is an out-and-back, retracing the approach on the return. Elevations span roughly 5,722–6,886 feet.

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