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1.6 miles
Distance
608 ft
Climb
-90 ft
Descent
01:32:40
Avg time
518 ft
Altitude change
4,921 ft
Altitude min
5,439 ft
Altitude max
4,921 ft
Altitude start
5,439 ft
Altitude end
6.022%
Grade
-36.187%
Grade max
39.43%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,105 ft
Distance down
772 ft
Distance flat
01:32:40
Avg time

Ding Canyon Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Muddy Creek Wilderness
    Hanksville, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #12423 in Hiking [+]
    • #17700 in Trail Running
    • #38402 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #406 in Hiking · Utah [+]
    • #327 in Trail Running
    • #1,452 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T4 Alpine Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Really cool slot canyon with some sandstone scaling. There may be water to wade through and small pools to navigate.

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Canyon

Trail Supporters

  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 29, 2025 @ 7:40am (America/Denver)
Nov 29, 2025
Some mud and wading
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      Directions to ding-canyon trailhead (38.579760, -110.835580)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ding Canyon located?
      Ding Canyon is located in Muddy Creek Wilderness, Hanksville, Utah, United States. It is part of the Muddy Creek Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.57976, -110.83558.
      ▼ How hard is Ding Canyon?
      Ding Canyon is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.022%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ding Canyon?
      Ding Canyon has 608 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 90 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,921 ft to 5,439 ft.
      ▼ Is Ding Canyon a point to point trail?
      Ding Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ding Canyon?
      Ding Canyon is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ding Canyon?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ding Canyon. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Ding Canyon?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Ding Canyon are:
      • April (4 activities)
      • May (4 activities)
      • November (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Ding Canyon? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ding Canyon are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Ding Canyon?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 9 minutes to hike Ding Canyon. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ding Canyon?
      Ding Canyon is a very popular trail. There have been 203 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 195 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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