Larkum Canyon Road

Total Miles
7.5

Elevation

2,002.84 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

Larkum Canyon Road is a 7.5-mile point-to-point trail that crosses the Kaibab Plateau from east to west and is rated 3 out of 10. This is a single-track road that consists mostly of sand, dirt, and crushed rock. Larkum Canyon Road is a primary access road into the Buckskin Mountain, Water Canyon, and Wagon Hollow trail network used by ATV/UTV and off-roaders. The area is managed by the BLM and dispersed camping is allowed throughout the area. That area is covered in grassy plains, scrub brush, and juniper forests. The trail rises about 1200' from the trailhead on Rock House Road. This area is remote and is very hot in the summer and may be below-freezing in the winter. There is no cellphone service in the area and the nearest services are in Kanab approximately 50 miles west.

Photos of Larkum Canyon Road

Larkum Canyon Road
Larkum Canyon Road

Difficulty

Trail consisting of loose rocks, dirt, and sand with some slick rock surfaces, mud holes possible, no steps higher than 12". 4WD may be required, aggressive tires are a plus.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Access Description

From Kanab: east on Highway 89 to Rock House Road. South on Rock House Road for 13-miles to the trailhead. From Hwy 89A north on Rock House Road for 16.5 miles to the trailhead.

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