Seven Mile Canyon
USGS Derived Map
Submitted by members of theBack Country Horsemen of Utah
Disclaimer: The following trail description was kindly submitted by horsemen in the Moab area.
Use this information at your own risk. As with all horse related activities,
trail riding is a sport with a considerable amount of inherent danger and risk.
No guarantee is either stated or implied that you will find any of the information listed below to be accurate.
Name of the Trailhead: Seven Mile Canyon
Direction to trail entrance from parking area: Southwest
Elevation at trailhead: 4540 ft
Trailhead Longitude and Latitude: 11oN, 79oW
Property of: BLM (435) 259-6111
Camping and use restrictions at the trailhead and along the route:
weed free hay, bring water for stock
BCHU Chapter: Southeastern Utah Back Country Horsemen
Difficulty: Easy - flat and sandy. Only the upper canyon area is at all difficult.
To complete this route, Horses need to be: Minimally Fit
Directions to the Trailhead from: Moab map
Take hwy 191 North to the turn off the Dead Horse Point and Island in the Sky (section of
Canyonlands National Park). Turn l eft on UT 313. Turn off to left and 3rd pull out with
an information Koisk.
Parking instructions:
Park immediately after pulling off pavement. Explore before driving down to camping
areas.
TRAIL-ROUTE DIRECTIONS AND DESCRIPTION: diagram|USGS Derived Map
Follow the jeep route up the wash. You cannot get lost. Stay in the main canyon. Side
canyons are impassable, and impossible to ride. At the end of the canyon is a grotto with
a pond of water (usually). Good place for a picnic.
Type of route: up and back
Length of entire route: approximately 8 mi
Estimated ride duration: 4½ hours
Attractions: To ride in a flat dry wash with deep sand and spectacular rock formations.
Months of accessibility: Fall through Spring (Biting insects are a problem in the
summer)
Normal ranges of ambient comfort during the recommended months of use:
Fall – warm to cool
Winter – cool to chilly
Spring – warm to cool
Description of the Route:
General – sandy wash. jeep trail
Predominant Surface- sand
Other surfaces – sandstone
Specific hazards that can be found on this route:
Shifting sand
Blind curves
Water crossings (not wide or deep)
Quicksand (if wet)
Large open vertical pipes in middle of the trail
*** Do not go into this canyon during a storm due to imminent risk of flash flood. This
canyon drains a large area, there flooding can occur after a distant rainfall.
Features – stock watering, grazing, campground
Current Level of use by:
Hikers: Low
Bicyclists: Low
ATV's: Moderate
High = greater than 7 groups; Low = less than 3
Area Tack and Equipment Dealers:
1. Moab Outdoors, 702 S Main, (435) 259-5731
2. Spanish Valley Feed Store, 2728 S Hwy 191, (435) 259-6315
3. Farm City, 1195 S Hwy 191, (435) 259-0169
Hospital: Moab
Police/Fire/Ambulance: Moab
BLM Office – (435) 259-6111
Road Conditions: Good all year
***Additional Notes – Several shortcuts are signed for revegitation. Please stay in the
wash. There are 4 to 5 abandoned wellheads directly in the middle of the trail. They are
easily visible, but a misstep could be a disaster, be careful.
7.5 min quad maps – Merrimac Butte, Gold Bar Canyon, The Knoll
Other map – "Moab West" bike map
Remember always to use your best judgement.
Always take a moment to consider the suitability the weather,
trail conditions, your horsemanship skills, the skill of those in your party, and perhaps most important...the physical and mental condition of your horses before each trip.
Safe Trails !!!
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