Horseshoe Canyon
Canyonlands National ParkSpectacular Rock Imagery
Horseshoe Canyon was added to Canyonlands National Park in 1971 to preserve one of the finest ancient rock imagery sites in North America – the Great Gallery. This stunning Barrier Canyon style pictograph panel has magnificent life-size painted figures, many decorated with intricate designs.
Plan Your Visit
Accessing the Horseshoe Canyon rock imagery site includes a 30-mile (48 km) drive in on a graded unpaved road, and a 7-mile (11.2 km) round trip hike, but it is well worth the effort.
Because this a remote area, make sure to take all the water you will need, some snacks, and extra clothes in case of unexpected weather.
Spring and Fall are the best seasons to visit, when temperatures are more moderate.
Directions
Most visitors access Horseshoe Canyon from UT Highway 24.
From I-70 West of Green River, UT, take the UT Highway 24 exit. Drive south on Utah Highway 24 for about 24 miles (38.6 km) until you see the sign and turn off for Goblin Valley on your right (west). Continue 3 more miles to a signed turn on the left (east) onto the unpaved road. Follow signs to the trailhead. Driving time is roughly 2.5 hours from Moab or 1.5 hours from Green River, UT.
The road is usually drivable by two-wheel-drive vehicles, but precipitation or shifting sand may make 4-wheel drive necessary. Check the road conditions page, or call ahead: (435) 259-2652, from 8 am to 4:30 pm Mountain Time (Please do not call this number between 5 pm and 8 am except for Maze-area emergencies).
Park Map
The official park map shows all the roads and trails in Canyonlands National Park. You will receive a copy when entering the park (if the fee booth or visitor center is open). The map can also be downloaded from NPS.gov, or you can purchase a copy of the park brochure that includes the map at the Island in the Sky Visitor Center, the Moab Information Center, or from CNHA’s web store.
Things to Know
- Do not rely on a GPS unit to guide you to Horseshoe Canyon. Use a map instead.
- Pets are prohibited on the trail or below the rim of Horseshoe Canyon.
- Please do not touch the rock imagery. Leave artifacts where you find them.
Things You Might Need
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Canyonlands Hand-Painted Glass Ornament$22.99A stunning hand-painted glass ornament celebrating Canyonlands National Park. The Needles District adorns the front, while Mesa Arch in the Island in the Sky District graces the back. Comes in a keepsake padded box.Size: 2.75 inches in diameter #4707 - Sold out
Canyonlands Maze District Map$11.95Of the four districts in Canyonlands National Park, the Maze District is the least accessible and requires planning and time to explore its remote landscapes. This map of Maze District provides an unparalleled tool for exploring this extraordinary region. Key areas of interest include: Colorado and Green rivers - Cataract, Stillwater, and Horseshoe Canyons; Land of Standing Rocks; Orange Cliffs; and a large portion of the adjacent Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Other features found on this map include: Canyonlands National Park, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Green River, Soda Springs Basin. The map base includes contour lines and elevations for summits. Trails and roads include mileage between intersections, and river mileage is noted as well for those exploring by boat. Road types are differentiated so you know if the route you choose is a four-wheel-drive or high-clearance road. Mountain bike routes are color-coded according to difficulty. Handy trail and backcountry road summaries, and helpful information about backcountry safety, regulations, and permits is included as well. Recreation features are clearly marked, including campgrounds, picnic areas, points of interest, boat launches, and scenic overlooks. Waterproof, tear-resistant, paper map. Trails Illustrated map #312. Scale: 1:35,000. #3183 
Canyonlands National Park Lapel Pin Set$24.99This beautiful four piece pin set, includes Island in the Sky, The Needles, The Maze, and Mesa Arch, all located in Canyonlands National Park. Hard enamel pins w/ nickel finish; rubber pin back Size: Each lapel pin is 1.25 x .75 inches #4970
Canyonlands International Dark Sky Poster$14.99"Half the park is after dark." Celebrate Canyonlands National Park's 2015 designation as an International Dark Sky Park! The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) has granted Gold-Tier International Dark Sky Park status to Canyonlands National Park, an honor reserved for the darkest of dark skies and the most stunning of stars capes. Illustration by Tyler Nordgren. Poster is rolled for shipping. Size: 12 x 18 inches #4100