![]() ![]() ![]() This route is 2.5 miles to the gulch from crack in the wall. Sign in at the box and if you are camping overnight, this is where you will get your free permit.ĭescending by rope on the steep rock face Crack in the Wall Route: To the north of the parking lot, you will see that the trailhead begins next to a water tank and the trail box. Most likely, you will see a lot of cars parked here already, since this is a pretty popular hike. You’ll stay on Forty Mile Ridge Road for 4.3 miles until you see a parking lot to your left up a small hill. To get to the trailhead, head East on Forty Mile Ridge Road, also known as BLM 270, which is located 36 miles down Hole in the Rock Road. One girl in front of Matt had a pretty major panic attack going down the rope, so if you are prone to these or afraid of heights, maybe choose a different entry point. ![]() Just in keep mind that it will be pretty challenging. I personally thought the rope/mountain climb would be especially hard with a large backpacking pack on, but we did see others successfully do it, so it can definitely be done. We recommend taking a climbing rope to help aid in getting down/back up the mountain. This is also one of the hardest routes due to the fact that to enter the gulch, you have to climb about 100 feet down the mountain at roughly a 75 degree angle. This is the best route for day trips because it is the fastest and most direct, and it lands you right at the start of the attractions. You enter the gulch right at the first attraction, Jacob Hamblin Arch. This route is 2 miles from the parking lot to the gulch. Here is a map that shows all the routes and Coyote Gulch Sneaker Route/Water Tank Route: Lets go over each route so that you can choose the best one for you: It is passable by sedan, but if you are going to go on any of the off-roads, it is usually best to have 4WD and high clearance. *Note: All routes are accessed by driving down Hole in the Rock Road, which is a long, rough, washboarded, dirt road. Red Well (longest route, least used route).Crack in the Wall (second shortest route).Sneaker Route or Water Tank Route: this is the best route for a day hike (shortest route).There are four different ways to enter the gulch. I added this arch to my map just so I could see how much further town the trail it was (too far for this trip). Steven’s Arch will be the first attraction you’ll see coming from Crack in the Wall, and the last if you are coming from Hurricane Wash or the Sneaker Route. I’m sure this would add quite a bit of time to your trip since there isn’t an official trail to get to the arch. I’ve read that from the trail it is a ways off in the distance, but that if you are feeling up to it, you can figure out how to climb closer to it and get a better view. ![]()
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