Like Zion without the crowds.

Looking for an experience that parallels that of hiking in Zion without the crowds? Then you should hike “the Chute.” This hike is one of the best in the Swell. This 15-mile route starts at Tomsich Butte and ends at the Hidden Splendor Mine, a shuttle is highly recommended to transport you from the trail end back to your car. The trail follows an ancient river course that predates the rise of the San Rafael uplift 40 to 60 million years ago. In the spring runoff season, enough water flow makes the Chute of Muddy Creek navigable by kayak or stand-up paddleboard, but the rest of the time, this trail offers an off the grid adventure.