Kane Gulch
Cedar Mesa (Bears Ears) · Utah
Kane Gulch is one of the permitted entry points in Cedar Mesa (Bears Ears) on recreation.gov. Its current demand score is 100/100. Permit Ranger watches this pass around the clock and alerts you the moment a sold-out date opens up.
When permits are released
First-come-first-served: each entry date's trailhead quota (20/day) opens 3 months ahead on a rolling window, advancing each morning at 7:00 AM Pacific - the single online release moment. Spring and fall walk-up permits are also sold at the Kane Gulch Ranger Station.
Demand
Very high demand (100/100)
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in this area.
Popular trails nearby
- Bullet Canyon Trail to Grand Gulch and Sheiks Canyon - 4.8 on AllTrails
- Stock Pond to Grand Gulch via Government Trail - 4.6 on AllTrails
- Collins Spring to The Narrows - 4.6 on AllTrails
- Fish and Owl Loop - 4.6 on AllTrails
- Road Canyon via Fallen Roof Trail - 4.5 on AllTrails
Frequently asked questions
When do Kane Gulch permits open?
First-come-first-served: each entry date's trailhead quota (20/day) opens 3 months ahead on a rolling window, advancing each morning at 7:00 AM Pacific - the single online release moment. Spring and fall walk-up permits are also sold at the Kane Gulch Ranger Station. Check the recreation.gov page for the exact on-sale details for your dates.
What if my dates are sold out?
Cancellations happen all season as plans change. Add Kane Gulch to a trip window on Permit Ranger and you get an instant alert the moment a date you need opens back up.
How competitive is Kane Gulch?
The live demand score is 100/100. Odds of catching an opening are very low - dates are usually fully booked.
Does Permit Ranger book the permit for me?
No. Permit Ranger never books on your behalf. When a watched date opens, you get an alert with a direct link so you can book it yourself on recreation.gov.
Nearby passes
- Bullet Canyon - 4 mi away
- Fish and Owl Canyons - 6 mi away
- Collins Canyon - 12 mi away
- Government Trail - 13 mi away
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