Flash flooding is the standout danger along the Old Spanish National Historic Trail in Kane County, with 18 recorded flash flood events driving the area's hazard profile. Utah's canyon country can channel violent walls of water through narrow drainages with almost no warning, even when skies overhead look clear. Storms miles away are enough to send a surge rushing through terrain where campers may have no escape route.
Before heading out, check the National Weather Service flash flood outlook specifically for Kane County and any upstream areas — not just your campsite's local forecast. Pack a weather radio or download an offline alert app, since cell service along this remote trail corridor is unreliable. When selecting a campsite, position yourself well above any wash or canyon bottom, and identify a high-ground exit route before you settle in for the night.
Top recorded hazards in Kane County
County dataFrom NOAA Storm Events (2024). Counts of recorded incidents — not all occurred at this park.
- Flash Flood 18
- Hail 3
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About Old Spanish National Historic Trail
Follow the routes of mule pack trains across the Southwest on the Old Spanish National Historic Trail between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Los Angeles, California. New Mexican traders moved locally produced merchandise across what are now six states to exchange for mules and horses.
Weather
Due to the length of Old Spanish National Historic Trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you'll be visiting. Check out the forecast with the National Weather Service and search for the area you'd like to visit: weather.gov