Crack and Chute Canyons are another pair of slot canyons that you can explore together. You can reach both Crack and Chute Canyons from the Wild Horse/Bell Canyon trailhead, but it is an easier and shorter walk if you approach these canyons from the top of the San Rafael Reef. Te reach the this area return to Temple Mountain Road and head west toward Temple Mountain. Turn left (southwest) on Chute Canyon Road (a good dirt road). Drive four miles to the entrance of Crack Canyon.

Crack Canyon
   Crack Canyon is a moderately strenuous hike with some climbing over ledges and dry falls and an uphill return. The first section of Crack Canyon follows a narrow dirt road that cuts through the San Rafael Reef and Navajo Sandstone for about three-quarters of a mile. This section is heavily eroded with carved out overhangs. The canyon then cuts deeper and narrower through the Kayenta formation for another two miles, the best section. This part of the canyon is easy, but you may encounter some obstacles. For photography, only go along the area of the narrows as far as you are comfortable and then return. If you are an ambitious hiker, you may want to explore farther.
   If you really like to hike, you can make a connection loop that includes both Crack and Chute canyons. The loop is 15 miles and would make a long day's hike with little time for photography.

Chute Canyon
   Follow the direction to Crack Canyon and continue another two miles to the next canyon head. Chute Canyon is a very easy stroll but not as photogenic as Crack Canyon. Follow Chute Canyon down to the end of the narrows section just before it joins Wild Horse Creek and then return. Of the two canyons, Crack Canyon is the best so you will want to spend most of your time here. The Chute Canyon hike is easy and you might want to add this one if you have extra time.

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