USA Wire Pass and Buckskin Gulch
Most people seeking a slot canyon go to Antelope in Arizona. That requires reservations and must be done with a guide. While perhaps not quite as dramatic, Wire Pass is an extraordinary geological formation and unlike Antelope, you will spend most of the time alone. This is quite remote.
Photography Tips
Best between 10:00 and 14:30, depending upon season. If the sun is too low, light doesn't enter the slot. Extreme caution must be taken regarding flash floods. Being caught in the slot during a flood can be deadly. Rain water come from higher elevations. It's necessary to check weather reports a full day in advance.
Travel Information
This is not easy to find, which explains why it won't be crowded. The dirt road is passable with a conventional vehicle for much of the year, but after heavy rains, a 4 wheel drive vehicle may be required.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Daytime
Sunrise & Sunset
07:37 - 17:17
| current local time: 05:15
Photo Themes
Slot Canyon
Locations
Utah
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