Scrambling up in Little Wild Horse Canyon

On day two of our recent trip to the desert we decided to explore Little Wild Horse canyon just southwest of Goblin Valley. It’s a non technical slot canyon that has a little bit of everything, except the drops and swims. I’m tempted to call this Tory’s first real canyon as he hiked nearly all of the 6 miles by himself, and did great scrambling and climbing around. I’m wondering if to call it his first there would need to be ropes and at least one rappel… but perhaps I’m over thinking it. :)

Amongst the Hoodoos. Click for more Goblins

Two previous trips were canceled by weather this spring, but we finally snuck out for a weekend in the desert. The Goblin Valley area is relatively close, and even though it’s quite busy these days it’s still a fun romp around the hoodoos. My very first southern Utah experience was here so it was great seeing the kids cavorting in the place that put me in awe.