Pine Creek Slot Canyon
If you find yourself at the Overlook Hike, then you are right where you need to be to find the Pine Creek trail. This trail is NOT clearly marked in any way. The trail head is located in the parking lot right as you exit the tunnel.
Many people first complete Keyhole Canyon to learn or refresh technical skills before coming to Pine Creek Canyon. The slot canyon is a popular route with canyoneers, which forced the park service to limit the number of visitors permits issued. Pine Creek Canyon Zion National Park Technical Canyoneering Pine Creek is one of my favorite Utah slot canyons. The first item, which makes this an attractive adventure, is the extreme beauty of this narrow slit in the sandstone. The second item is the ease in which the technical aspects and beauty of the canyon can be reached. Pine Creek Gorge Slot Canyon is one of the most popular technical canyoneering spots in Zion National Park with great day hikes as well. Pine Creek Canyon - Pine Creek Canyon is one of the most popular technical slot canyons in Zion National Park. Pine Creek Canyon is entered just a short distance from the Zion-Mt. Carmel HIghway and compared to other canyons in Zion, it has an easy entrance and exit.
Pine Creek is a straight-forward, well-traveled canyon, and it happened to be bone dry, which eliminated the risks that come with cold water. We parked our car at the canyon exit, grabbed our gear, and stuck our thumbs out along with an 8.5’x11” homemade “Pine Creek Canyon” sign. Friendly wildland firefighters picked us up in their.
There is a sign to follow the path under the road/bridge. You will be able to see somewhat of a trail. Follow that down into the slot canyon. Small children will need help down but I think they would have fun exploring the canyon.
Pine Creek Slot Canyon Zion National Park
Once you are down, head to the right. The trail is passible for about 15 minutes, after that you really need some equipment and ropes to go any further, but if you have a short amount of time and want to see some pretty slot canyons, this is a great little hike.
Pine Creek Gorge Slot Canyon
