Hidden Splendor Trailhead provides access to Muddy Creek via a mining track descent into the gorge, with dispersed camping available near the Historic Hidden Splendor Airstrip and spectacular views of the Muddy River Gorge.

The trailhead serves as a gateway to popular canyoneering routes including "The Chute" of Muddy Creek (a 15-mile technical canyon hike) and easier Muddy Creek Gorge hiking suitable for all ages.

Access requires high-clearance vehicles and a 10+ mile drive on rough dirt roads from the nearest highway; note that the airstrip is an active BLM-operated facility where aircraft may be encountered at any time.