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This hike drops into Horseshoe Canyon and follows part of its length past 4 sites of famous ancient rock art. Along the way are an abandoned jeep road, slickrock rimlands, dinosaur tracks, ranching ruins, a steep descent and a long stretch of sandy canyon bottom with trees, colorful walls and many twists and turns. The petroglyphs and pictographs are relatively unprotected so please treat them with respect. The sandy canyon bottom can get quite hot in the summer so be sure to bring plenty of water.
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The access road from Lower San Rafael Road to the trailhead is usually suitable for 2WD vehicles but may occasionally become muddy or rutted due to rain, in which case 4WD might be required. Check with the National Park Service for current conditions.
Although Horseshoe Canyon is part of Canyonlands National Park no entry fee is required. Permission is required for groups of more than 20 people.
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