Beartrap Canyon Wild and Scenic River

Overview

Beartrap Canyon Wild and Scenic River is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near Virgin, Utah. The source of spectacular Bear Trap Canyon begins on private property on the south side of a 40 acre BLM parcel and terminates on the western boundary of the Bear Trap Canyon Wilderness and into Zion National Park. The stream is a deeply incised, high elevation canyon with vertical sandstone walls hundreds of feet tall with stringers of mixed conifer forest, mountain shrub and riparian vegetation including unique “hanging gardens”. Exceptional recreation potential exists for hiking, camping and cayoneering. Don’t Miss: Outstanding climbing possibilities and breathtaking hanging gardens.

Things to Do at Beartrap Canyon Wild and Scenic River

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

From Interstate 15, Exit 42 at New Harmony/Kanarraville, right onto old Hwy 91, right onto Kanarra Mtn Rd, continue onto Lower Basin Rd, Beartrap will be down in the canyon

GPS Coordinates: 37.43086889000000, -113.11119810000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: 435-688-3200