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Ernie Canyon Trailhead
- Where
- Hanksville, UT (Wayne County)
- Indoors or outdoors
- Outdoors
- Good for
- outdoor lovers
- Phone
- +1 435-636-3600
Good to know
Ernie Canyon is a primitive hiking area on the front side of the San Rafael Reef WSA that demands four-wheel-drive access to reach the trailhead. Confirm your vehicle can handle difficult terrain before planning your trip.
Updated October 22, 2026
Ernie Canyon is a primitive trailhead along the front side of the San Rafael Reef WSA. Access to the trailhead is difficult, 4 X 4 is required.
About Ernie Canyon Trailhead
Ernie Canyon Trailhead is one of 49 hiking trails in Hanksville on Go Do, in Wayne County. It's an outdoor activity. The nearest other hiking trail is Eardley Canyon Trailhead, about 4.6 miles away, with 58 more within 30 miles. It suits outdoor lovers.
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Where is it?
Hanksville, Utah.
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