A cairn found in Cohab Canyon, Capitol Reef National Park. Frank and Anne's Canyon Country Hiking and Camping Notebook.

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Calico Tank Trail, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. This page contains information on hiking in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
 Hiking

There are more than 60 miles of trails within the Conservation area, with more than 25 miles of trails accessible from the Scenic Drive. These trails range from moderately strenuous rock scrambles to relatively easy canyon walks. Free trail maps are available at the Visitors Center. Backcountry camping is allowed, but you must obtain a permit by calling 702-515-5050.

Hiked
Check our personal notes for detailed descriptions of these trails:

Calico Tanks Trail
Distance: 2.5 miles round trip Rating: Moderate
Elevation:   Total Ascent: 450 feet
Trailhead: Starts at the Sandstone Quarry parking lot.
Description: This trail It winds through a wash and there may be seasonal water present in a natural tank (tinaja) at the end.
Willow Springs Loop Trail
Distance: 1.5 mile loop Rating: Easy
Elevation:   Total Ascent: 200 feet
Trailhead: This trail can be started at either the Willow Springs Picnic Area or Lost Creek Trail parking lot.
Description: The trail passes several pictograph and agave roasting pit sites.

Not Hiked

  • Arnight Trail
  • Calico Hills Trail
  • Dale's Trail
  • Fire Ecology Trail
  • First Creek Canyon Trail
  • Ice Box Canyon
  • Keystone Thrust
  • Knoll Trail
  • La Madre Springs Trail
  • Lost Creek: Children's Discovery Trail
  • Moenkopi Trail
  • Oak Creek Canyon Trail
  • Petroglyph Trail
  • Pine Creek Canyon Trail
  • Rocky Gap Road
  • SMYC Trail
  • Turtlehead Peak Trail
  • White Rock / La Madre Springs Loop Trail
  • White Rock— Willow Springs Trail
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A Canyon Country cairn.