Range Creek: Range Creek Canyon
Utah's Range Creek hides the most intact Native American artifacts in the United States. Get there now--while you can still play archaeologist.
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Journey to Utah’s remote Range Creek, where stunning Native American artifacts remained a local secret for decades. CAMPING: Designated campsites within the canyon are in the works, but for now it’s prohibited. For overnight forays, pitch your tent outside the North Gate.WATER: Some hikers filter water from Range Creek, but pack in your own (one gallon per person per day). This creek is downstream from cattle country.SEASON: Spring and fall, with highs in the 60s and chilly nights, are primo.PERMITS: Required ($5 per person per day) and only available at Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources website (wildlife.utah.gov/range_creek).
Trail Facts
- Distance: 47.0
Waypoints
RAN002
Location: 39.4654808044434, -110.236381530762
Mouth of Dry Canyon
RAN003
Location: 39.4594879150391, -110.231628417969
Bear Canyon to west
RAN004
Location: 39.4492607116699, -110.226448059082
Mouth of Barton Creek
RAN005
Location: 39.4341926574707, -110.222183227539
Nelson Canyon to W
RAN006
Location: 39.4231643676758, -110.209144592285
Calf Canyon to SW
RAN007
Location: 39.4088516235352, -110.181602478027
Mouth of Cherry Meadow Canyon
RAN008
Location: 39.3994522094727, -110.177803039551
Lighthouse Canyon spills in from the north
RAN009
Location: 39.3813400268555, -110.145133972168
Dilly Canyon
RAN001
Location: 39.4766426086426, -110.243896484375
Gate: Head south into Range Creek
