Water Canyon Trail,
Dixie National Forest

Located 15.8 miles from La Verkin, Utah (UT)
4 Stars
16,959 Steps 1  (7.7 mi)
Trails National Forests Dixie Water Canyon Trail

Elevation

The Water Canyon Trail has a maximum elevation of 9,199 ft., a minimum elevation of 6,952 ft. and an elevation range of 2,247 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
7.7 mi6,952 ft9,199 ft2,247 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.7 hrs180.42,165 ft479 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.2 hrs39.9479 ft2,165 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Water Canyon Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Pinto, UT
  2. North Topo Map: Page Ranch, UT
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Stoddard Mountain, UT
  4. West Topo Map: Central East, UT
  5. Topo Map: Grass Valley, UT
  6. East Topo Map: New Harmony, UT
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Saddle Mountain, UT
  8. South Topo Map: Signal Peak, UT
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Pintura, UT

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Water Canyon Trail #31024.

What is the length of the Water Canyon Trail?
The length of the trail is 7.7 miles (12.4 km) or 16,959 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Water Canyon Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.7 hours in one direction and in 3.2 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.