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Best hikes in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months March, April, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Red Canyon Road
    30.0 mi
  2. 02
    Blackburn Wash Road
    29.7 mi
  3. 03
    Grand Gulch Trail
    22.0 mi
  4. 04
    Poison Springs/North Hatch Canyon Road
    20.7 mi
  5. 05
    Smoky Mountain/Alvey Wash Trail
    18.6 mi
  6. 06
    Bert Avery Road
    16.5 mi
  7. 07
    Poison Springs Wash Road
    16.1 mi
  8. 08
    Burch Canyon Road
    15.4 mi
  9. 09
    Radium King Road
    14.7 mi
  10. 10
    Nokai Dome Road
    14.7 mi
  11. 11
    Moody Creek Road
    14.2 mi
  12. 12
    Blue Notch Road
    13.2 mi
  13. 13
    Wolverine Loop Road
    13.1 mi
  14. 14
    Smoky Mountain/Alvey Wash Trail
    12.8 mi
  15. 15
    Smoky Mountain/Alvey Wash Trail
    12.6 mi
  16. 16
    North Rainbow Bridge Trail
    12.4 mi
  17. 17
    King Ranch Road
    12.4 mi
  18. 18
    Moss Back Road
    12.3 mi
  19. 19
    Fourmile Canyon / Last Chance Road
    12.0 mi
  20. 20
    Little Death Hollow Trail
    12.0 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: March, April, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.