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Chute Canyon Trailhead

Where
Hanksville, UT (Wayne County)
Indoors or outdoors
Outdoors
Good for
outdoor lovers
Phone
+1 435-636-3600

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Chute Canyon is a slot canyon in the Muddy Creek Wilderness Area with three narrow sections that experienced hikers can navigate. You can access it via Behind the Reef Road and often combine it with other canyons to create a longer loop.

Updated October 22, 2026

Chute Canyon Trailhead

Chute Canyon is one of the many slot canyons in the Muddy Creek Wilderness Area. This hike can be accessed by the Behind the Reef Road. The canyon has three sections on narrows that can be completed by experiences hikers and is often combined with Chute Canyon to form a loop. Spring and Fall are ide

About Chute Canyon Trailhead

Chute Canyon Trailhead is a hiking trail in Hanksville, Utah, in Wayne County. It's an outdoor activity. The nearest other hiking trail is Waterfall Trail Lower Trailhead, about 1.7 miles away, with 45 more within 30 miles. It's a good fit for outdoor lovers.

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Where is it?

Hanksville, Utah.

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