Buckskin Gulch via Wire Pass to Whitehouse – Paria Wilderness – Trail Guide
Buckskin Gulch is one of our favorite backpacking experiences ever. This video explains details of the trail from Wire Pass through Buckskin Gulch and out Whitehouse, along with other tips. I didn’t feel the guides we read provided quite as much detail as I would have liked to fully prepare, so I decided to give it a shot myself. If you haven’t done this hike yet, you absolutely have to check out buckskin gulch. Hope this helps!
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We just went in Sept part of the way. Recent Monsoons have placed two large logs at the entrance of Wire Pass that you have to climb over. Difficult with packs on. There is a ladder now at the drop off which make getting down easier. Turning Right into Buckskin after leaving Wire Pass we ran into water and mud almost in the first few hundred feet. We retreated and went left instead and really got a good taste of what Buckskin is really like. Going left leads you back to the Buckskin trailhead.
Favorite winter hikes??
So we’re in Kanab, do you eat at Escobars? That seems like the good mexican! We hiked Buckskin today! Man , It’s really beautiful, thanks for all the tips, next off coyote Gulch after some short hikes like zebra and peekaboo.
Appreciate how honest your videos are, always show casing the realistic ups and downs of any hikes.
While hiking in a Utah slot canyon, I think the most appropriate music is … robotic hip hop! Yup!
How far beyond the wire pass confluence before you usually hit deep mud and water pools?
Let me know if you ever need a hiking partner . I know Tina usually goes with but my wife doesn't hike. I don't really want to do this one by myself. Thought about entering at White House and just hiking to the buckskin confluence for the day. I am early retired so can meet you just about anytime the weather is good.
Great video! Thank you and look forward to this hike.
What is the total mileage from Wire Pass thru White House? I can't find a good answer. Thanks!!
Good one thank's for all the details.
Great video, thanks for sharing. We are preparing for a trip in a couple weeks. How much water did you pack in with you? I understand it about 13ish miles to the spring.
this guy seems like he'd sigh every time he sees me, just like my dad
Excellent informative video. Best I’ve seen. Thanks.
Fantastic travel video; we hiked Whitehouse to confluence, then NW up Wirepass. Claustrophobic experiences in places, esp. getting stuck in tight hole w/ pack attached to me.
I would recommend adding gaiters to the gear list to keep rocks and dirt out of your shoes.
Thanks
The park service should use you and your video for their informational video.
Nice! What shuttle service did you use?
Thanks for the vid, Jerry. We're heading in, in a few days and this has helped a ton. Appreciate you uploading this.
Love ur intro man, I subbed. We've done road stool, wire pass, and white pocket this week.
awesome thx jss
Am curious about Altmans… Solo trip. I am entering the canyon July 1…also going solo
Thanks for posting this. I managed to get an overnight permit for the next month (April) and am super excited. You’ve answered mostly what I’ve been wondering about. What are your thoughts on (1) doing this solo and (2) wading across water in April – how big and deep can they get, and would it be a problem for someone who can’t swim (asking for a friend 😉 of course).
"I only brought orange shirts" LOL
"If I had soap I'd use it"??? come on brother you know better than that
this looks like my plan for june 2019. Still trying to figure out footwear. will probably take all our water. Just hoping we don't miss the parking lot on the way out.. very helpful video. thanks.
Thanks much, your video shows a lot about the obstacles that everyone else leaves out. Invaluable info.
This is the best video guide for the Buckskin I’ve seen so far. Thank you, I’ve got permits for this weekend (3 days, 2 nights, with same itinerary). Hoping the rabbit hole is open and it’s not too cold. Anything worth checking out down the Paria? I’ve heard Wrather Canyon is interesting.
Shuttle: http://grandstaircasediscoverytours.com/paria-canyon-shuttles/ Permits: https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/permits-and-passes/lotteries-and-permit-systems/arizona/paria-canyon
Wire Pass Trailhead; 37.019181, -112.025131 Buckskin Gulch Trailhead; 37.066931, -112.0006 Campsite; 37.002975, -111.869153 Whitehouse Trailhead; 37.080006, -111.8904 Lee’s Ferry Trailhead; 36.865956, -111.591853