Hanksville, Utah · Emery County · Facility
Crack Canyon is one of the many slot canyons in the Muddy Creek Wilderness Area. This hike can be accessed by the Behind the Reef Road. The canyon has three sections on narrows that can be completed by experiences hikers and is often combined with Chute Canyon to form a loop. Spring and Fall are ideal times to hike the…
Crack Canyon is one of the many slot canyons in the Muddy Creek Wilderness Area. This hike can be accessed by the Behind the Reef Road. The canyon has three sections on narrows that can be completed by experiences hikers and is often combined with Chute Canyon to form a loop. Spring and Fall are ideal times to hike these canyons. Always be aware of the extreme flash flood potential.
From the intersection of I-70 and UT-24, head south on UT-24 for 24 miles. Turn west on Temple Mountain Road (see signs for Goblin Valley State Park) and continue for 7.3 miles. Turn southwest on EM1016 (Behind the Reef Road) and follow this road for 4.1 miles until stopping at a trailhead/parking area on the left.
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