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Ding and Dang is a technical slot canyon hike located within the Crack Canyon WSA. Hikers should be experienced and rope is recommended. This hike is a 5 mile round trip and will take 3 to 4 hours to complete. The trailhead offers parking but no overnight camping. The canyons have extreme potential for flash floods please use extreme caution and pay attention to the weather
The trailhead is located between the towns of Green River and Hanskville, UT. From Highway 24 follow the signs to Goblin Valley State Park and then turn west on Little Wild Horse Road. Follow Wild Horse Road for 7.1 miles west.
I strongly recommend to start with Ding, just more interesting that way.
The walk to the canyons is kind of a little boring, but once you're in the canyons, it's lots of fun scrambling and jamming. Climbing skills will come very handy, even more efficient if you bring your own rope and harness.
We took a group of 24 boys and adults April 21-22. Hiked up Ding and down Dang. Great hike, perfect weather. A few challenging spots but nothing too dangerous. Some of the funnest bouldering we’ve ever done. A few cold pools to wade through, and the water was up to the waist in one of them. Great hike!!
This is a great trail for testing technical skills while hiking/ bouldering. Recommend going up Ding and down Dang for less exertion in climbing up some of the obstacles in Dang, but can be done either direction. There is a 1 mile walk (from the parking area) up a drainage channel to get to the mouth of Ding. Water is likely to be in several of the slot areas. Most can be crossed over by spider walking the walls. 2023 has been a higher than normal water year. There are a few areas that may be too wide to spider walk and wading will be required. Awesome trail for more experienced folks that want to avoid the crowded family friendly hike at Little Wild Horse.
Hiked in early December. Most of the day had 20 degree temps. Packed a couple pairs of waders just in case we ran into water we couldn’t stem over or climb around. In warm weather we would hike through water but wanted other options due to cold temps. We ran into one section early in the hike where we were forced to use the waders. There were an additional 2 water sections that some members of our group stemmed over and others used the waders.
I really enjoyed Ding & Dang. You get the slot canyon beauty of Little Wild Horse type canyons but with the added technical sections that make the trip feel more like an adventure. We had a 60 year old down to a 21 year old in our group. All with differing levels of physical fitness. We found that all of the obstacles were manageable.
We hiked the full loop with a group of 5 people, taking their time and not running into any other traffic in 3 hours and 45 minutes.
Embarked on a breathtaking journey through Ding and Dang Slot Canyon in Southern Utah, and it was nothing short of awe-inspiring! The approximately 6-mile hike took us through a stunning slot canyon adorned with the mesmerizing hues of red rock. The sheer beauty of the canyon walls towering above created an otherworldly experience.
For fellow adventurers, I highly recommend the route of going up Ding slot canyon and down Dang slot canyon. This direction allows you to fully absorb the unique features and unfolding wonders of the landscape. The play of light and shadow against the red rock canvas is truly a photographer's dream.
Visiting in mid-November added an extra layer of adventure as we encountered water down in the slots. Wearing waders became essential, adding a splash of excitement to the journey. The sound of water echoing through the canyon walls and the unique challenges posed by the seasonal conditions made our hike all the more memorable.
Ding and Dang Slot Canyon is a hidden gem for those seeking a picturesque hike in Southern Utah. The beauty of the red rock, combined with the twists and turns of the slot canyon, creates an experience that lingers in the memory. Don't miss out on this nature's masterpiece, and remember, the best way to hike it is to ascend Ding and descend Dang for an unforgettable adventure!
