Leprechaun Canyon is an easy, family-friendly slot canyon near Hanksville. The trailhead for Leprechaun Canyon is right along the highway, so it’s very accessible. While the hike out to the canyon is short and easy, it’s very important to stay on the existing, well-defined, sandy trails and off the cryptobiotic soil in the area! 

Once inside Leprechaun Canyon you can’t hike very far before you get squeezed out by the slot canyon, but the most photogenic views are near the mouth of the canyon. If you have canyoneering experience and proper gear you can access Leprechaun Canyon from above.

Trail Stats Leprechaun Canyon

Location: BLM land near Hanksville

Trailhead Location: Google maps (Parking is on the left side of the road if driving south from Hanksville.)

Trailhead Parking Difficulty: Easy. Parking is right next to the highway.

Distance: 2.2 miles out-and-back

Elevation Gain: 150 ft.

Difficulty: Easy (2.5-3.5/10).

Estimated Hike Time: 1 hour

Best Time of Year to Hike: Any.

Fee: None

Dog-Friendly?: Yes.

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