Little Horse Canyon

You're historic tour through Little Horse Canyon begins at the abandoned Geneva Mine production buildings. Once part of the booming Bookcliffs coal mine industry, the site was closed in the 1980s. Continuing on the 4x4, bumpy dirt, and rock trail leading up the cliffs, you’ll enjoy sweeping views of the San Rafael Swell far below. The trail has numerous blind switchback turns as you climb to over 8500 feet. Once you’re over the pass, the scenery and terrain change dramatically. Sandstone cliffs poke out through the dense vegetation, and fall colors create colorful tunnels through the trees. You’re entering the land of the early Native Americans. Many of the side canyons contain petroglyphs and cairns from the Fremont people. The trail ends at a beautiful campsite and the access point into the Range Creek Range. Range Creek is a permit-only hiking area managed by the Natural History Museum of Utah. It’s $1.00 for an annual permit to reserve access into this amazingly well preserved area.