BPX 2-Day: Reflection Canyon from Reflection Canyon TH (Utah)

The goal of this hike is a dry camp at an overlook of Reflection Canyon, a beautiful series of switchbacks in a tributary of Lake Powell (formerly Colorado River). This view is best in the spring when water level is low – at higher levels the lower lying canyon walls are inundated and there’s less to see. It’s also a good time to make this hike as temperatures and visitation are lower than in summer or late spring.

Suggested Backpacking Section (BPX) itinerary for a 2-day trip to be used for CMC trips led by BPX leaders for BPX members.

Day 1: Starting at the Reflection Canyon TH hike along the Reflection Canyon Trail to Reflection Canyon (7.6 miles, +750 / -1,148 ft.). NOTE: This data is from Gaia GPS which shows the route on the Gaia Topo layer.

Route: Day 1

Day 2: Return to the Reflection Canyon TH via the Reflection Canyon Trail

Overall Route: 15.2 miles, +-xx ft.

NOTE(S):

1. Always practice Leave No Trace techniques.
2. Ultimate Guide to Backpacking Reflection Canyon, Utah (LINK)
3. The GAIA website has an example of the proposed route (LINK) that can be accessed if you have a GAIA log in.
4. Driving Directions: From the Colorado Mountain Club (Golden, CO) to the Reflection Canyon TH.

• Suitable Activities: Backpacking, Hiking
• Seasons: Year-round
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: Challenging
• Length: 15.2 mi
• Elevation Gain: 1,900 ft
• High Point: 4,485 ft

• Land Manager: National Park Service
• Parking Permit Required: National Park Entrance Fees
• Recommended Party Size: 12
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12