Wooden Shoe Canyon to Lost Canyon Loop Trail

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<p paraeid="{156383aa-4d02-43bf-bbf7-157c741fb3f7}{101}" paraid="216926381">This loop hike is a bit more challenging, with one ladder and some difficult sections of climbing between the two canyons.</p> <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Courier New" data-leveltext="o" data-listid="4" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{156383aa-4d02-43bf-bbf7-157c741fb3f7}{110}" paraid="1791321305"><strong>Roundtrip Distance</strong>: 8.7 mi (14 km) </p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Courier New" data-leveltext="o" data-listid="4" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{156383aa-4d02-43bf-bbf7-157c741fb3f7}{119}" paraid="1985146426"><strong>Time</strong>: 4-6 hrs  </p> </li> </ul> <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Courier New" data-leveltext="o" data-listid="4" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{156383aa-4d02-43bf-bbf7-157c741fb3f7}{132}" paraid="1619693159"><strong>Overall Elevation Change</strong>: 404 ft (123 m) <br /> <em>Cumulative elevation gain on this route is much greater. </em></p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Courier New" data-leveltext="o" data-listid="4" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{156383aa-4d02-43bf-bbf7-157c741fb3f7}{141}" paraid="540641982"><strong>Difficulty</strong>: Strenuous </p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Courier New" data-leveltext="o" data-listid="4" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{156383aa-4d02-43bf-bbf7-157c741fb3f7}{150}" paraid="866779344"><strong>Hike Description</strong>: A wonderful loop hike with some difficult sections climbing between two canyons. Riparian areas in both canyons attract birds and other wildlife. Route in Lost Canyon passes through dense vegetation and may be very wet. One ladder must be climbed.   </p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posinset="4" data-font="Courier New" data-leveltext="o" data-listid="4" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{156383aa-4d02-43bf-bbf7-157c741fb3f7}{161}" paraid="1088643807"><strong>Bring</strong>: Water (at least 1 L per person, per hour), snacks, sturdy footwear, headlamp, map, and be prepared for, sun, rain, heat, or cold. </p> </li> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posinset="5" data-font="Courier New" data-leveltext="o" data-listid="4" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{156383aa-4d02-43bf-bbf7-157c741fb3f7}{170}" paraid="1141704206"><strong>Accessibility</strong>: This trail can be rough, uneven, and requires climbing rock surfaces and one ladder. It is not accessible to wheelchairs. In winter, there may be snow or icy conditions; we recommend traction devices for hikers. </p> </li> </ul> <ul role="list"> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="5" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Courier New" data-leveltext="o" data-listid="4" role="listitem"> <p paraeid="{156383aa-4d02-43bf-bbf7-157c741fb3f7}{183}" paraid="1099138247">Dogs are not allowed on this trail. Service animals are allowed in national parks. <a href="https://cms.nps.gov/planyourvisit/service-animals.htm">What is a service animal?</a> </p> </li> </ul>