Pine Creek Canyon
Hurricane, Utah
Canyoneer
Pine Creek is a technical canyoneering adventure that will require approximately 4 hours to complete. Pine Creek Canyon has become very popular over the years and is heavily traveled. Please allow faster groups to "play through", and submit to the fact that you will encounter other groups. As a common courtesy please consider breaking large groups into two smaller groups.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Hurricane, Utah
- Head north on S 100 W toward State St (456 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto State St (2.8 mi)
- Turn right onto UT-9 E/W 500 NContinue to follow UT-9 EDestination will be on the right(26.3 mi)
Take Highway 9 west from the visitors center towards the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel. The hike ends at the 2nd switchback up Highway 9 (second from either direction). If you have a second car this is where you want to leave it. This is the Lower Trailhead. If you don't have a second car it is easy to find a ride through the tunnel after you complete the canyon. Displaying a large, easy to read sign stating "Next Trailhead" will speed up the hitching process. This is also a good time to take 5 minutes and walk down to the creek so you will recognize your exit point.
Drive through the Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel and park in the small parking lot on the right. This is the Upper Trailhead. This is also the trailhead for the very popular Pine Creek Canyon Overlook hike. If you have a few extra minutes this hike will let you view a portion of your route from above and is worth the effort.
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