Little Wild Horse Canyon Wilderness Area

Little Wild Horse Canyon Wilderness Area protects 6,240 acres of untrammeled backcountry in Utah, managed by the Bureau of Land Management as federally designated Wilderness. The landscape here is characterized by narrow canyon terrain typical of the Colorado Plateau, offering a primitive hiking and backpacking environment where solitude and wild character are preserved by strict wilderness rules.

Visiting means embracing non-motorized, non-mechanized travel—no roads, vehicles, or mountain bikes are permitted within the Wilderness boundary. Hiking and backpacking are the primary ways to explore the canyons and their drainage systems. Leave No Trace principles are not optional suggestions; they're the legal and ethical foundation of wilderness use. Pack out everything you pack in, camp only in designated areas where allowed, and travel lightly across the landscape.

Access and seasons depend on water levels and weather. Spring and early summer typically offer the most reliable conditions for canyon hiking, though timing varies year to year with snowmelt and rainfall. Winter can bring snow and hazardous conditions; summer heat in the canyons can be intense. Plan your trip around water availability and check current conditions with the BLM office managing the area before you go.