Soon the trail drops into a large rock alcove and into the stream once again. Be sure to look high on the canyon wall (hikers right) as the stunning Water Canyon Arch (aka: Eye of Heaven Arch) can be seen near the top. Breaking from the direct line of the creek bed, the trail begins a long traverse up the hillside among pinion pine and wild blackberry bushes. There is no sign or trailhead designation.Ī wide and well used trail makes it's way along the creek. Drive to the end of Water Canyon Rd and park in the small dirt parking lot. A car might have some difficulty, but a 2-wheel drive vehicle with clearance should be okay. However, water canyon is a very popular canyon with water running year around. The road is well traveled and often deeply grooved after heavy rains. Using Google maps enter 37.0362, -112.9534 which will provide directions through Hildale on Utah Ave, to Canyon Street and Water Canyon Rd. Our trek begins by traveling south on UT-59 to Hildale, UT. Rarely visited, this wilderness back country holds a stunning assortment of hikes, canyons, hoodoos and slickrock slabs.

Due south of Zion National Park and a continuation of stunning, rugged sandstone peaks is the Canaan Mountain Wilderness Area.