Just below the dryfall the canyon slots up and begins its final journey through the reef. This is not as difficult as it looks, due to some ledges. If needed, a bolt exists to tie a handline to in order the descend the dryfall directly.

As the canyon deepens and narrows, however, you will reach a dryfall that can be passed on the right using ledges (somewhat exposed). A few small challenges present themselves early on, but none are difficult. This drops you into the top of Dang Canyon.

Follow an emerging trail to an old mining road on the left, between the reef and Ding Dang Dome. Soon the canyon opens dramatically as it exits the back of the reef, and Ding Dang Dome is prominently visible. Most of the dryfalls are bypassed on the right, and none should be difficult (more than class 3). The narrow section is short and followed by a long section of small potholes and dryfalls. Ascend the slab, and follow the canyon as it meanders through the reef. In 5 minutes from the divide, there is a slickrock slab that marks the start of Ding as it cuts through the reef. After about 20-30 minutes, it divides at a craggy point in equal portions.

Continue past the Little Wild Horse trailhead another 1.2 miles on the now dirt road to where the road makes a left.

Follow the road 5.3 miles to the signed Little Wild Horse trailhead, it is now paved all the way to the trailhead.

Go right here, resetting your odometer once again.

Just before Goblin Valley, 6.0 miles, another junction occurs.

Go south (left) on the signed road toward Goblin Valley, resetting your odometer.

Follow this paved road 5.1 miles to a junction.

A paved road goes off to the west signed Goblin Valley.

Go toward Hanksville for about 25 miles to Mile Post 135. Reach the trailhead by going west from Green River Utah on I-70 to the junction with highway 24 that goes to Hanksville.

Slot canyon with water images