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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
    Hole In the Rock Trail
    16.8 mi
  2. 02
    Johns Canyon Road
    14.7 mi
  3. 03
    Spur Road
    14.5 mi
  4. 04
    Rincon Road (Closed)
    7.9 mi
  5. 05
    Reflection Canyon Trail
    7.6 mi
  6. 06
    Coyote Gulch - Red Well Route
    6.5 mi
  7. 07
    Rec Road 262
    6.5 mi
  8. 08
    Romana Mesard
    6.2 mi
  9. 09
    North Trail Canyon Trail
    5.6 mi
  10. 10
    Red Canyon Road
    5.4 mi
  11. 11
    Poison Springs/North Hatch Canyon Road
    4.6 mi
  12. 12
    Dry Mesa Road
    4.4 mi
  13. 13
    Grand Bench Road
    4.3 mi
  14. 14
    Closed Road
    4.2 mi
  15. 15
    Golden Cathedral Trail
    4.1 mi
  16. 16
    Rec Road 231
    3.8 mi
  17. 17
    Rec Road 279
    3.7 mi
  18. 18
    Purple Hills Road
    3.3 mi
  19. 19
    Coyote Gulch
    3.3 mi
  20. 20
    Fifty-Mile Canyon Trail
    3.0 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.