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Into Mary’s Gorge: A 4‑Hour Partial Hike Through Rams Head Canyon
A challenging, 4‑hour (4‑mile roundtrip) trek into Mary’s Gorge — Page’s deepest slot canyon — that leads hikers to a hidden room carved into the canyon walls.
Into Mary’s Gorge: A 4‑Hour Partial Hike Through Rams Head Canyon.
Embark on an exhilarating 4‑hour adventure through Mary’s Gorge, the deepest slot canyon. The Rams Head Canyon Partial Hike threads steep trails and ladders into tight slot walls and culminates in a hidden room carved inside the canyon.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Mary’s Gorge — the canyon centerpiece
The hike visits Mary’s Gorge, identified as the deepest slot canyon on the route; its narrow passages form the defining landscape for this partial Rams Head Canyon trek.
A hidden room within the slot
The route reveals a tucked‑away room inside the slot canyon — a distinctive moment on the hike and a primary reason groups make the trek.
Steep trails, ladders and exposed sidewalls
Classified as hard, the hike includes steep trail sections, the use of ladders and steep canyon sidewalls — factors that define the trip’s physical demands.
What the day feels like
What the Hike Feels Like
Over roughly four hours and about four miles roundtrip, the route pushes into Mary’s Gorge: expect sustained uphill and downhill stretches, ladder climbs and tight, vertical canyon walls that concentrate sound and light. The payoff is a confined, shadowed chamber — the hidden room — that feels discovered rather than staged.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hike suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The operator lists the tour duration as 4 hours with an approximate roundtrip distance of 4 miles.
No operator‑published equipment list is provided in the trip brief; the route’s classification and ladder sections indicate participants should be prepared for steep, technical trail conditions.
The tour is classified as hard; children under 12 are not recommended and participants must be in good physical health.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Rams Head Canyon Partial Hike?
The tour runs approximately 4 hours.
What is the total distance covered?
The route is about 4 miles roundtrip.
How difficult is the hike?
The tour is classified as hard because it involves steep trails, the use of ladders and steep canyon sidewalls.
Are children allowed on the hike?
Children under 12 are not recommended; a child rate applies for ages 12–16.
Do prices include park fees?
Prices include a $15 park fee.
Are private group options available?
Yes — private groups (up to 8 people) have separate adult and child pricing.