The Hype
Ding and Dang are two short canyons that can be combined as a loop through the San Rafael Reef. Both canyons are slightly more difficult than their more popular neighbor's Bell and Little Wild Horse. Ding is fairly straight forward with a few obstacles while Dang has a few more climbs and tends to hold water that can be easily stemmed or waded. No technical gear is required but short rope for a hand line is suggested for groups who are less confidant in their climbing abilities. For beginners one of the climbs in the middle of Dang may not be possible with out a partner to assist. Ding and Dang collect water from a very large drainage that's not entirely visible from the trail head. A weather forecast can be obtained at the Goblin Valley visitors center.
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The Hype
Getting There
Access
Access Road: From Goblin Valley drive west on the Wild Horse Road / Co Rd 1013. Approximately 1.3 miles after passing the Little Wild Horse Canyon trail head the wash becomes wide, sandy, and turns south. This is Ding Dang trail head.
From the Trailhead: Follow the wash west until you reach this fork where the wash is divided perfectly. The wash on the right will take you to Ding and the wash on the left leads to Dang. Most guide books suggest going up Ding and down Dang while some people (like myself) prefer the opposite. From the split take the wash on the left that leads west 3/4 of a mile to Dang Canyon.The Canyon - Rating: 2A II Longest Rap: 0' # of Raps: 0
Canyon
As soon as Dang Canyon enters the reef it slots up and you may find some water. Stem over the pools or jump in and continue up canyon where you will find a series of small dry falls that may be slightly difficult when wet. Once the canyon widens and you begin to exit the reef watch for a hikers trail on an old miners road that cuts between the Reef the Ding Dang Dome. This short trail links the two canyons. Descend down Ding Canyon and soon you will find yourself back on the fork you passed earlier.The Exit
After completing the loop at this fork continue back to the trail head.
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Access
Access Road: From Goblin Valley drive west on the Wild Horse Road / Co Rd 1013. Approximately 1.3 miles after passing the Little Wild Horse Canyon trail head the wash becomes wide, sandy, and turns south. This is Ding Dang trail head.
From the Trailhead: Follow the wash west until you reach this fork where the wash is divided perfectly. The wash on the right will take you to Ding and the wash on the left leads to Dang. Most guide books suggest going up Ding and down Dang while some people (like myself) prefer the opposite. From the split take the wash on the left that leads west 3/4 of a mile to Dang Canyon.Canyon
As soon as Dang Canyon enters the reef it slots up and you may find some water. Stem over the pools or jump in and continue up canyon where you will find a series of small dry falls that may be slightly difficult when wet. Once the canyon widens and you begin to exit the reef watch for a hikers trail on an old miners road that cuts between the Reef the Ding Dang Dome. This short trail links the two canyons. Descend down Ding Canyon and soon you will find yourself back on the fork you passed earlier.After completing the loop at this fork continue back to the trail head.
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Condition Reports for Ding and Dang Canyons
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