Bill Weir feels a world away in Buckskin Gulch in Utah. CNN — ... Access to wonder: The trail at Wire Pass leads to the entrance of Buckskin Gulch near Kanab, Utah.

A hiker, deep in Wire Pass' interior in Buckskin Gulch. (Photo: Steven Law) For a shorter, more accessible option Many hikers choose an out-and-back route starting at the Wire Pass Trailhead.

This route starts at Wire Pass Trailhead and travels the length of Buckskin Gulch, approximately 16 miles, before reaching its confluence with Paria Canyon. While camping is not allowed inside ...

At first glance, the desert landscape of Southern Utah seems like a sweeping, sun-baked canvas — wide open and endless. But tucked deep within its sandstone folds are narrow slivers of magic: slot ...

Orientation and options in Buckskin Gulch. ... A $6 day-use permit covers hikes like the popular Wire Pass route, while overnight trips into Paria Canyon require a separate permit, ...

There are a few ways to hike Buckskin Gulch, depending on how far you want to go. The most popular starting point is the Wire Pass Trailhead, which offers the quickest access to the narrows.

Orientation and options in Buckskin Gulch. ... A $6 day-use permit covers hikes like the popular Wire Pass route, while overnight trips into Paria Canyon require a separate permit, ...

There are a few ways to hike Buckskin Gulch, depending on how far you want to go. The most popular starting point is the Wire Pass Trailhead, which offers the quickest access to the narrows.