STATISTICS AT-A-GLANCE

• HIKE NAME: Slytherin Slot, a side slot canyon off Lick Wash

• DISTANCE: 6.2 miles RT // to access this slot, you must first hike Lick Wash PAST the narrows. Entry to this side slot canyon is around 2.5 miles from the Lick Wash TH // The slot itself is around 0.25 miles with some really fun narrows that requires stemming and/or chimneying

• ELEVATION GAIN: 355 feet

• RESTROOMS: No

• DOG FRIENDLY: Yes

• PERMIT: No

• FEE: No

• VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS: 2wd if no recent rain.

• TRAILHEAD COORDINATES: 37.364658, -112.188571 (Lick Wash Trailhead) // the slot canyon starts HERE around 2.5 miles from the TH. Exit the Lick Wash Trail HERE to access the slot. You will see in my trek it took me some exploring to find the right one.

• MAP PROVIDED IN WEBSITE: Yes, Gaia GPX

Getting there --

COMING FROM KANAB: Non-Google Directions: once on Johnson Canyon Road coming from Kanab, you will take the Skutumpah (BLM 500) Road to the right and you will STAY THERE! Do NOT make ANY of the turns that Google tries to force you on. Stay on Skutumpah until you reach the coordinates of the trailhead listed above.

COMING FROM CANNONVILLE: Drive south to Cottonwood Canyon Road and turn right/north. Skutumpah Road is 4.3 miles ahead. Zero-out your trip meter at the intersection of Cottonwood and Skutumpah (pronounced: Scoot-em-pa!) The condition of this dirt road varies greatly. If it is in good shape, 2WD with good clearance should reach the trailhead. However, the road can have deep ruts and it is very steep in places. In three miles, cross Sheep Creek. At the junction with 530 at 5.5 miles, bear left. Pass the Willis Creek Trailhead in 6.2 miles and Bull Valley Gorge at 8.0 miles. There is a sign for the Lick Wash Trailhead at 18.0 miles. Turn left and drive 0.1 mile to the parking area.